Succession rights when a council tenant dies

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Succession relates to the statutory right of certain people to succeed to a tenancy following the death of a tenant.

Before you complete the application, the Housing Officer will contact you to arrange an appointment. You will be asked to bring in proof of occupation information as set out below.

There are different rules for Succession depending on the type of tenancy agreement.

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