Joint or sole tenant?
If you start your tenancy agreement alone then you will be given sole tenancy. We cannot add anyone else to your tenancy even if you marry or a new partner moves in, but instead they will become part of your household.
If you apply for housing with another adult we will usually offer you joint tenancy. This means that you are both equally liable for the rent and conditions of the tenancy agreement. If one tenant breaks the agreement we will take action against both tenants.
If you have a joint tenancy and one person moves out or the relationship breaks down, you will need to assign the tenancy to the remaining tenant. You may not be permitted to assign the tenancy or remove a tenant if there are rent in arrears outstanding.
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