List of changes to tenancy agreement January 2025
Your rights summarised
|
Number and clause in new agreement |
Number and clause in existing agreement |
Reason for Change |
|---|---|---|
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8.1 Right to occupy |
n/a |
New section explaining tenant’s right to occupy. |
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8.2 Tenure 8.3 End of secure tenancy |
4.0 Ending Your Tenancy |
8.2 and 8.3 set out what WHBC must do to end a tenancy. |
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8.4 Right to exchange |
3.26 Exchanging your home |
Updated wording. |
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8.5 Right to take in lodgers |
3.23 Lodgers |
Updated wording. |
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8.6 Sub-letting |
3.22 Sub-letting your home |
Now states you cannot sub-let all of your property. |
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8.7 Right to make improvements |
3.6 Alterations and improvements |
Makes clear action WHBC can take for unauthorised improvements. |
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8.8 Right to buy your home |
N/A |
New section. |
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8.9 Right to repair |
1.2 Repairs |
Focuses on WHBC’s obligations to the tenant. |
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8.10 Right to consultation |
N/A |
New section explaining when WHBC will consult with tenants. |
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8.11 Right to information |
2.0 Your rights |
Focuses on right to information about tenancy, repairs, consultation, allocation and landlord performance. |
| 8.12 Complaints | N/A | Gives details of the Housing Ombudsman. |