Other leaseholders
If you have purchased your home under the Right to Buy or Right to Acquire, or if you have
purchased from an existing leaseholder, the terms contained within your lease will determine whether you may be able to sub-let your home.
Some leases restrict or do not allow sub-letting. Where we allow sub-letting, you may have to get our permission first. We will not refuse you permission without good reason. Where there are restrictions on sub-letting, we will consider requests on a personal basis, subject to certain conditions.
Before letting your property, contact us for further advice. You should also get independent
legal advice and consider the following points:
- Check your lease and get our permission, where required
- If you have a mortgage you will need your lender’s permission
- Make sure you have contents insurance if it is furnished and make sure your insurer knows you are sub-letting
- Use a reputable lettings agency to manage your property. Their terms will vary so it pays to shop around
- Give us a contact address and telephone number, in case of problems
- Make sure you continue to pay the service charges and ground rent to us
- Grant your tenants an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (this will need to reflect the terms and conditions of your lease) - minimum of six months
- Give them our contact details in case there are urgent problems affecting the building
- It is your responsibility to carry out gas safety checks and electrical checks at the required intervals.
If you can meet these terms, we are more likely to agree. We will tell you if the building
insurance premium has to increase because you are sub-letting.