Tenancy Types

Introductory Tenancy

The Introductory Tenancy Agreement (292 Kb) is issued to tenants who are new to Social Housing or tenants who may have had a break from Social Housing. As noted in the Introductory Tenancy Guide (117 Kb) an Introductory Tenancy lasts for one year (the trial period). Introductory tenants have fewer rights than secure tenants and can have their homes repossessed more easily if they breach tenancy conditions. If there are no problems during the trial period then the tenancy automatically becomes secure on the anniversary date that the tenancy started.

Secure Tenancy

If the 12 month Introductory has been successfully completed and the tenant has complied with the terms and conditions then the tenancy becomes secure. You will be asked to sign a new Secure Tenancy Agreement (254 Kb) either at the Civic Offices or via a home visit. A tenant may transfer from another landlord on a secure tenancy if they already hold a secure tenancy or the equivalent with this landlord.

Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement

Some tenants may be offered a Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement (53 Kb) at a property as a temporary measure. Non-Secure tenants have less rights that an introductory tenants and this could be used in situations where another tenancy is already held by the tenant or investigation is taking place into the housing situation of a tenant.

If you would like anymore information on any of the above please contact the Tenancy Services team on 01329 824435 or email housing@fareham.gov.uk.

If you wish to see a particular officer we may ask that you book an appointment either by telephoning one of the above numbers or by calling in person to the reception on the ground floor of the Civic Offices.