Mutual Exchange (Xchange)

MUTUAL EXCHANGE (XCHANGE)

Charnwood Borough Council encourages tenants to solve their housing wishes by means of Xchange and a Register is maintained by Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing to assist tenants to find a suitable exchange.

The Housing Act 1985 gives secure tenants the right to exchange with another secure or assured tenant subject to certain conditions. These include:

  • Written consent from the other tenant's landlord
  • Rent account is clear of any arrears at the time of exchange
  • The dwelling is suitable to the tenant's needs and neither party would be over or under occupying after the exchange has been completed
  • The new tenant will accept responsibility for the existing tenant's alterations and improvements

For more information about Xchange, visit the Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing website.

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