Mutual Exchange
A mutual exchange is an exchange of properties between two or more tenants. The landlord(s) involved must approve the exchange in writing.
You can exchange with:
- Another South Shropshire Housing Association tenant;
- A tenant of another housing association;
- A council tenant.
Approval can be withheld if:
- A property is larger than necessary for either party;
- A property is not big enough and would create overcrowding;
- The landlord is a charitable trust or a housing association and the exchange conflicts with the purposes of the trust or housing association;
- The dwelling has been adapted for a disabled person, and the new tenant has no need for specialist housing;
- Legal action for the possession of either home is in progress.
SSHA have recently signed up to be included in this national web based scheme, Homeswapper, which enables tenants to swap homes across the country. It should benefit tenants who would like to swap their home due to work commitments or to be closer to friends / family /support networks etc.
For more information or an application form call us on 0300 303 1190.