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Your tenancy agreement is the contract between you and your social or private landlord. It records information such as your name, the date you became a tenant and the rent. It also lists the other conditions you must keep to as a tenant.

If you would like to change your original tenancy agreement, you will need to contact your landlord direct to request a change.

The following information outlines why you may wish to have your tenancy agreement changed.

Joint tenancy

You may want to share the responsibilities of your tenancy with someone who lives with you. In this case, you should apply to your housing association or landlord.

Transferring your tenancy

If you are leaving to live somewhere else, you may want to apply to transfer your tenancy to your partner or a member of your family who has lived with you for at least a year. In this case, you should apply to your Housing Association to transfer your tenancy.

Succession to tenancy

If you die, your partner or any adult permanently living in your home may be able to take over your tenancy. This is what is called a 'succession to tenancy'.

You will need to speak to your Housing Association for further deatils.