Adding a new tenants name to a council house. Please help.

SteppingStone

Hi all. I am new around here and just wondering if anybody has had the same experience or has any advise for me on this. I am currently living at home with parents as I have been trying to save to maybe one day buy a home of my own. My grandmother passed away a few years ago and at the time I lived with her and my uncle in their home. I was never added as a tenant on her home as I was a teenager. After my Nan passed away I moved back home with my parents. My Uncle is still living there, he has a disibility and has just recently asked me would I like to move back in and be added as a tenant. I would love to move back there as their home has so many good memories for me and not only would I have a lot more space I would be able to help out with my Uncle. The home is a council home and I am currently living in a council home. Would this be a problem? How do I go about it? Thanks in advance.

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I'm going to move this to Accom & Property

SteppingStone

Thanks Des :-)

Victor

I don't think there will be a particular problem. I get the impression that the rent paid by council tenants is pay dependent. I think the best thing to do would be to talk to the council housing department and ask them what the procedures and implications are.

One thing that I wonder is whether the property suits your uncle's needs, e.g. how well is he able to climb the stairs, does the bathroom have a usable layout, etc.

SteppingStone

Thanks Victor.