tenancy agreement
As your landlord, we are committed to providing services to help you maintain your tenancy.
sustaining your tenancy
Managing a home can be difficult when you consider all of the responsibilities involved like paying rent, budgeting, energy efficiency and getting on with neighbours.
Our officers can advise on all of these issues, as well as talk to you about furnishing your property, the benefits of credit unions and opening a bank account.
Tenancy Agreement FAQs
A tenancy agreement is a legal contract between you and believe housing. It explains your rights as a tenant and the responsibilities you agree to when you move into your home.
Your tenancy agreement helps you understand what is expected of you and what services you can expect from believe housing. It is the main document that sets out how your tenancy works.
Your tenancy agreement covers things such as:
- Paying your rent and other charges on time
- looking after your home and garden
- reporting repairs and allowing access when needed
- keeping pets and rules around keeping them
- making alterations or improvements to your home and obtaining permission
- respecting your neighbours and local community
- using your home in line with the agreement
- changes to your household, such as adding someone to your tenancy
- how believe housing manages and maintains your tenancy.
Yes. You should keep your tenancy agreement in a safe place and refer to it if you are unsure about your rights or responsibilities.
If you need help understanding your tenancy agreement, please contact your Neighbourhood Officer. They can explain any part of the agreement and answer your questions.
Not keeping to the terms of your tenancy agreement could lead to action being taken by believe housing. This may include support to help you resolve issues, formal warnings or, in serious cases, legal action.
You will be given a copy of your tenancy agreement when you sign up for a tenancy with believe housing. If you need another copy, please contact us.
Our officers can offer advice and support on managing your tenancy, including rent payments, budgeting, energy efficiency and furnishing your home amongst other things.
This FAQ is intended as a general guide and is not exhaustive. For full details, you should refer to your tenancy agreement. You may also wish to seek independent legal advice or speak to believe housing if you need further information or support.