Supplementary A - London Borough of Hillingdon

20. INELIGIBLE FOR AN OFFER
In some circumstances, applications are registered but you may not be
offered a property or invited to view. This will apply when:
♦ You are in rent arrears.
♦ You have been involved in anti-social behaviour.
♦ Your eligibility for housing cannot be verified.
♦ Your circumstances have changed since your most recent housing assessment.
♦ You have applied to buy your Council property and the application is being
considered.
♦ You are actively considering other housing options e.g. shared
ownership/Homebuy.
We will let you know if this applies to you.
21. BECOMING A TENANT
Once you have viewed the property and stated that you want to take the tenancy, you
will be asked to attend a sign-up interview. The interview could take place at the
property, or at the office. During the interview the conditions of tenancy will be
explained to you before you sign the Tenancy Agreement (a legally binding contract).
You may be asked to pay rent in advance, this will vary between landlords and upon
your financial circumstances.
At the sign up interview you will also be given information on how to report a repair
and how to contact your housing manager if you experience problems with your
tenancy.
Once the tenancy begins you are then legally bound by the terms of the
tenancy and you must (a) pay the rent due promptly and (b) ensure that you,
your family and visitors to your home do not cause a nuisance to neighbours
or breach your conditions of tenancy. Either of these could cause you to lose
your home.
22. ALLOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE LOCATA SCHEME
In certain specified cases an allocation may be made outside of the choice based
lettings scheme. These are:
♦ Time limited cases in Band A where a successful bid has not been achieved.
♦ Time limited nominations under move on quota arrangements for care leavers and
from single person hostels.
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Updated: February 2007