Assignment of tenancy
What is an assignment of tenancy?
An assignment of tenancy takes place when a tenant transfers their tenancy to another person. This assignment happens with the consent of the landlord and is agreed by signing a legal document called a Deed of Assignment. The person who is assigned (takes over) the tenancy is called the assignee. Once the assignee signs the Deed of Assignment, they take over all the legal interest and obligation of the original tenant (the assignor) and become the tenant of the landlord under the same tenancy agreement.
An assignment of tenancy is possible in the following situations:
Succession
If a tenant dies and leaves someone else living in the home, they may be able to take over the tenancy. This is known as a succession. Find out more about succession.
Sole to joint tenancy cases
You may wish to share the responsibility of your tenancy with someone who lives with you.
Request for sole to joint tenancy (PDF)
A change of name request must be completed first if the request for joint tenancy is due to marriage or civil partnership.
Removing a name from a joint tenancy
It is possible to remove a name from a tenancy if both tenants agree.
Make a request for joint to sole tenancy (PDF)
Mutual exchange
This is when 2 or more of our tenants swap their homes. Read about mutual exchange.