Probationary tenancy
A spouse or civil partner has priority if residing with the late tenant at the time of death. A member of the family of the deceased can succeed if they resided with the late tenant throughout the twelve months ending with the tenant’s death.
The following rules apply:
- Only 1 succession allowed.
- Spouse or civil partner do not need to downsize if under occupying.
- A family member would need to downsize if under occupying (no downsizing incentive is paid).
Joint tenants are liable for arrears; statutory successors are not.
