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Amending existing council tenancies through the Localism Bill

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12/12/2011 1:29 pm

mrkfm

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Just wondering to what extent councils will be able to amend the tenancies for existing tenants?

I ask because an article on here today noted that Westminster are stating that "Existing tenants could have their tenancy agreements amended to make it clear any criminal or anti-social behaviour could result in eviction".

Is this allowed? I didn't think people with secure/assured tenancies woudl be affected?

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PGriffiths

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12/12/2011 7:36 pm

Its a Tory Government and with Legal Aid nil.  How you going to enforce your rights.  Do you live in Westminster 

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mrkfm

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13/12/2011 9:30 am

It's a more general question as I'm interested to learn just how much the young peoplefrom our social services team will be affected.  My understanding up to now is that you cannot change current tenancies in any way.

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Spellbinder

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13/12/2011 12:31 pm

Secure tenancies can be changed; there's a statutory process to follow, including opportunity for consultation.

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