Introductory Tenants
Almost all new tenants will be introductory tenants.
3.1
An introductory tenancy usually lasts for 12 months but we can extend it for a further six months if, for example, you have behaved in an anti-social way or have not kept up to date with your rent. An introductory tenancy will automatically become a secure tenancy after 12 months, unless we have:
3.1.1 extended your introductory tenancy, or
3.1.2 started court proceedings for possession of your home before the end of the introductory tenancy.
3.2
As an introductory tenant you must comply with all the obligations in this agreement. You have fewer rights than a secure tenant, and by law we could end your introductory tenancy more easily.
3.3
During your introductory tenancy, if you break any of the tenancy conditions we may apply to court to end your tenancy and the court would usually have to agree.
3.4
As an introductory tenant you are not allowed to:
3.4.1 apply for the right to buy your home (but the introductory tenancy period will count towards the qualifying time you will need if you want to buy it in future).
3.4.2 sublet part of your home
3.4.3 exchange your home with another tenant
3.4.4 claim compensation for improvements
3.4.5 take in lodgers.
3.5
You can assign an introductory tenancy to your husband, wife or civil partner or by order of the court.