Housing options

julietpapa

Hello everyone,

My problem is that I need to move from my housing association house of 40 years because of my disability and not able to get upstairs now.

My elderly friend living in a housing association bungalow has wanted me to come and stay with them but I am worried if I do I won’t be able to join their tenancy and might be forced out in future.

I have history of domestic abuse and have been separated from my husband for over 20 years but not divorced.

Can anyone give me any advice on how to go forward as I do not want to make a mistake and regret it?

Thank you very much.

JP.

Bud18

Hi

I would ask the housing association that your friend is with if they would allow a joint tenancy and what the regulations would be if they left. I flat share and me and my friend are looking to move into a housing association house as renting has become so expensive. The HA told us it is fine to apply as a joint tenancy.

Legwax

Dear @JP, would you swap (mutual exchange via your landlord or mutual exchange accredited website)? If you have a house that you are underoccupying, you are in a very strong position to receive many offers from families wanting to upsize. Maybe you could find somewhere near to your friend?

You may have thought this all through but as you ask, I will say that giving up your own tenancy is a huge step. If you fall out with your friend, that could be difficult. I hope you get clear responses from your landlord and theirs. Get it in writing!

julietpapa

hello, thanks for your replies. The situation is that my house is in a bad state of repair. New windows and doors were fitted not very well a few years ago and damp is all around them. To be honest it’s not been touched apart from them since 1983 so needs gutting to be anything someone would be happy exchanging with. I suppose I’m afraid to ask the question about joint tenancy incessant it comes back a stern no. Then again if I don’t ask I’ll never know anyway.