Introductory tenancies. When you were given this tenancy you will have been told whether you are a secure tenant or an introductory tenant. If you are an introductory tenant then please read this section carefully as it explains the special conditions that apply to you. If you are a secure tenant then please move on to section 3. If you are not sure then check the front of your tenancy agreement and this will tell you which kind of tenancy you have.
Introductory tenancies. 1.1 An introductory tenancy is a tenancy for a probationary period for the first 12 months (unless it is extended as described below). Introductory tenants have fewer rights than a secure tenant.
Introductory tenancies. All new tenants are given an introductory tenancy that lasts for 12 months. The introductory tenancy is a trial period for you to show us that you can keep to this tenancy agreement. If you have kept to this tenancy agreement, your tenancy will automatically become a secure tenancy. We can extend an introductory tenancy to 18 months if we are not sure whether you are keeping to the tenancy agreement, for example if you have rent arrears. As an introductory tenant, if you fail to keep to your tenancy agreement and we decide to take action to end your tenancy, we can do so more easily and quickly than with a secure tenancy. This is because the court has only limited powers to prevent a possession order being made against an introductory tenant. If we decide to take action to end or extend your introductory tenancy, we will serve you with a statutory notice to terminate or extend. If this happens you will have the opportunity to ask us to review our decision to serve you with a notice. You must make this request within 14 days of receiving the notice.
Introductory tenancies. On becoming a Tenant of Grove Community Housing Association for the first time the Tenant will be an Introductory Tenant unless he or she, or in the case of joints tenants one or more of them, held a Secure Tenancy at the time in another Registered HousingAssociation or in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. An Introductory Tenancy allows the Tenant to prove to the Association that he or she is able to abide by the Tenancy Agreement provisions. As long as the Introductory Tenant has not breached the Tenancy Agreement over a oneyear period, he or she will become a Secure Tenant at the end of that year. If there are breaches, under certain circumstances the Introductory Tenancy may be extended or it may be terminated by following proper procedure. Some of the rights of a Secure Tenancy do not apply to an Introductory Tenancy including the rights to exchange, to purchase the home, to sub-let or take in lodgers andto make major alterations to the home.
Introductory tenancies. The Association can end an Introductory Tenancy if the Tenant breaks the terms of their Tenancy Agreement by building up serious rent arrears or through anti-social behaviour. If correct procedures are followed, the Court must grant possession to the Association. Details of the procedure are in the Tenants Handbook.
Introductory tenancies. Introductory tenants have fewer legal rights than a secure flexible tenant and can be evicted more quickly and easily than a secure flexible tenant. During the 12 month introductory period you must show us you can keep to the conditions of this agreement, after which time you will become a secure flexible tenant. Introductory tenants must: ● not behave anti-socially, cause a nuisance or harass other people ● pay the rent due on time ● keep the property clean and decorated ● respect the neighbours and not cause a nuisance ● not cause overcrowding ● keep the garden (if applicable) in a neat and tidy condition ● allow our workmen into the property to carry out inspections and repairs; and ● give us four weeks' notice to end the introductory tenancy. Introductory tenants’ rights and restrictions applying to this tenancy agreement are detailed in the accompanying Tenant Handbook. If you break any of the terms and conditions in this agreement, we may ask the Court to evict you. If your case is taken to Court, you need to be aware that the Court will give us possession of your property as the Judge cannot make any other decision. If you conduct your tenancy satisfactorily you will automatically become a secure flexible tenant 12 months from the start of your introductory tenancy. You have the right to have the Council’s decision to seek possession reviewed by a Senior Manager should it become necessary to start possession proceedings. You can find advice on how to do this in the Tenant Handbook.
Introductory tenancies. 5.1 Most new tenants will be Introductory Tenants. As an Introductory Tenant you do not have all the rights given to a Secure Tenant. As an Introductory Tenant you cannot: • apply for the right to buy your Home (if you later become a Secure Tenant and want to buy your Home the time you have spent as an Introductory Tenant will count towards the qualification period and also toward calculating any discount you might be entitled to); • sublet part of your Home or take in lodgers; • exchange your Home with another tenant; • carry out major improvements or claim compensation for improvements.
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Introductory tenancies. The Housing Act 1996 allows introductory tenancies to be offered to new tenants. After one year they change to a secure tenancy if the tenant has not broken the terms of the agreement. It is discretionary whether local authorities choose to do this, and Housing Associations can also make similar arrangements, using a form of Assured Shorthold Tenancy. J
Introductory tenancies. If you have been in your home for less than twelve months and you have not had a council tenancy before you will probably have an introductory tenancy granted under the Housing Xxx 0000. Introductory tenancies came in so that councils could see if people would be good tenants before they were given the same rights as the people who had lived in their homes for years. Introductory tenancies were created so that councils could get possession easier if a new tenant breaches conditions of their tenancy. Reasons to take action. The most common reasons for the Council seeking a Court Order are: • Rent arrears • Annoyance, nuisance or harassment to your neighbours • Using the property for illegal or immoral purposes,
