Transfer
If you are a Mercian tenant you may register on a transfer list for another Mercian property. More
Mutual Exchange
This is when tenants of either a housing association or local authority "swap" homes. More
Ending your tenancy
If you have found alternative accommodation yourself. More
Transfers
Any Mercian tenant can apply to transfer to another Mercian property (unless you live in or want to move to Coventry or Solihull).
Apply by completing a form from our offices. You need:
- to have lived in your present home for at least 12 months
- have a clear rent account
- your home to be in good decorative order
- you have not caused a nuisance to your existing neighbours
You will be allocated points depending on:
- overcrowding
- medical circumstances
- any harassment
- any other relevant circumstances
Before acceptance on to the transfer list you will be visited by your Neighbourhood Officer who will discuss the request and inspect the condition of your property.
You will then be advised in writing of your acceptance and told the size of property and the areas you are registered for. We will also give you an estimate of the amount of time you are likely to wait before we can offer you a transfer.
Allocation of properties is usually made to the applicant with the highest number of housing needs points.
Please remember that transfers to areas where Mercian only has a few available homes may take a long time.
When a property becomes available, and before an offer is made, our maintenance surveyor will inspect your current property. They will advise you of any work/decorating you will have to do before a transfer offer will be made.
Are you a Mercian resident? Why not tell us your views by answering our Question of the Month.
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