![]() ![]() ![]() If you live in social housing, you should ask your landlord if they have a policy on ending joint tenancies. How and when you can do this depends on the type of tenancy you have, who else is named on the tenancy and your landlord’s discretion. You should try and make sure your tenancy agreement is updated if either of you leave. If you’re married or in a civil partnership, find out if you can get financial support from your ex-partner. If you move out, you’ll still be expected to pay rent if you’re still named on the tenancy. When you separate, you might be able to make other arrangements for paying it. If your ex-partner moves out, they can move back in at any point while they’re still named as a tenant on the contract. If one of you is named as an ‘occupant’, you won’t have the same rights. If you’re both named as tenants, you’ll be ‘joint tenants’ and have the same rights. You’ll also need to look at your tenancy agreement to see who’s named on it. If your tenancy doesn’t have a set period or end date, you’ll probably have a ‘rolling contract’. If your tenancy is for a set period of time, you have a ‘fixed term contract’. If only one of you wants to move out, you’ll first need to check which type of tenancy you have. You can check what tenancy you have with Shelter's tenancy checker. If you rent from a housing association or council, get help from your nearest Citizens Advice. If you rent from a private landlord, find out how to end your tenancy. If your tenancy won’t end soon, you could ask your landlord to end it early - this is called ‘surrendering your tenancy’. If your tenancy has nearly ended, you can tell your landlord you’re leaving by the date it ends - this is called ‘giving notice’. If you both want to leave, you should try to end your tenancy if you can. If you’re not a tenant, or you’re not sure what type of agreement you have, you can get help from your local Citizens Advice. Living in a temporary home provided by your local council because you were homeless What happens to your home will depend on the type of agreement you have and if you’re a tenant. Your rights will depend on whether you’re a tenant or homeowner. If you’re not married or in a civil partnership, you won’t have home rights. You’ll only have to move out permanently if your marriage or civil partnership ends, or if a court orders you to - for example, as part of your divorce. ![]() This means you can stay in your home, even if you don’t own it or you’re not named on the tenancy. If you're married or in a civil partnership you both have ‘home rights’. If your local council think you’re intentionally homeless, they might not be able to find you a long-term home.īefore you end your tenancy or move out, you should get help from your nearest Citizens Advice. This is called being ‘intentionally homeless’. If you choose to end your tenancy or move out of your home, your local council might think it’s your fault you don’t have anywhere to live. If you need help from your local council to find your next home You can find out how to apply for an occupation order. If you urgently need your ex-partner to move out, you can ask the court to decide who stays in the home - this is called an ‘occupation order’. You should talk to an adviser if you need advice about the home you left - for example, if you have a mortgage or you're on the tenancy agreement. You can find out how to apply for homeless help. This doesn't apply if you had to leave your home because of domestic abuse. Usually if you leave your home, the council won't give you housing help because you've made yourself 'intentionally homeless'. This means you’ll have somewhere to live while they deal with your application. ![]() Your local council will help you find long-term housing and offer you emergency accommodation if you're eligible. Tell them you’re in ‘priority need’ because you've experienced domestic abuse. You can apply to your local council for homeless help. If it’s not safe to stay in your home because of domestic abuse If you’re unsure about what to do next, contact your nearest Citizens Advice. If you're a man affected by domestic abuse you can call Men's Advice Line on 08 between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you’re a woman affected by domestic abuse, you can call Refuge on 08 or use the Women's Aid online chat at any time. Important If your partner makes you feel anxious or threatened, you should get helpĭon’t try to agree what to do about your home without speaking to someone first. A specialist called a ‘mediator’ can help you and your ex-partner find a solution without going to court. If you’ve already tried to sort things out with your ex-partner and are finding it difficult, you can get help reaching an agreement. Your options depend on if you're unmarried, married or in a civil partnership, and if you rent or own your home. If you live with your partner, you’ll need to decide what to do about your home when you separate. ![]()
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