Support with moving policy

Who is eligible?

To qualify for the scheme, tenants must meet all the following criteria

  • Hold a secure tenancy with Runnymede Borough Council
  • Under occupy their home by at least one bedroom
  • No housing related debt with Runnymede Council
  • Kept their home and garden in a good condition
  • Want to move to another Council or Housing Association property in Runnymede 

If a tenant is struggling with Housing related debt their case will be considered by Heads of Services.

Who is exempt?

  • Tenants moving through mutual exchange 
  • Tenants subject to a Possession order or who have been served with a Notice of Seeking Possession for anti-social behaviour. 
  • Tenants subject to anti-social behaviour proceedings 
  • Tenants who have not maintained their garden will not receive an incentive to move to another property with a garden.  
  • Tenants who have not kept to the terms of their tenancy agreement.