Inheriting a local authority tenancy
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Normally in Ireland a relative who has been living with a tenant is able to take over the tenancy if the tenant dies. Local authority practice in Ireland varies on this; some will require the relative to have lived in the house for a minimum number of years, others will only allow the relative to take over the tenancy if the housing is suitable for their needs.
Since many housing associations are relatively new, not all will have established policies on this. If you are a housing association tenant, contact your housing association.
How to apply
Contact your local authority or housing association.
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Related Documents
- Your rights as a housing association tenant
General introduction to the subject of housing association tenants' rights in Ireland. - If your landlord wants you to leave
How easily a landlord in Ireland can evict a tenant depends on the type of tenancy the tenant has. Information on your rights and the correct procedure that must be followed. - Joint tenancy and relationship breakdown
Joint tenants whose partners have left the home can convert to a single tenancy very easily if the other tenant agrees. If agreement is still not forthcoming, it is more complicated.
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