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Your tenancy in Harrogate

Find out about council tenancies in the Harrogate area including introductory tenancy agreements, secure tenancy agreements, changing or ending your tenancy, home insurance, garden maintenance, home alterations and taking in a lodger. 

Council tenancies in Harrogate

Find out about introductory, secure and joint tenancies in the Harrogate area.

Alterations by council tenants in Harrogate

You have the right to carry out improvements or alterations to your home, but you must always get our written permission first.

Changing your tenancy in Harrogate

Please talk to us if you want to change your tenancy. If you don't want to live in your home anymore, you may be able to give your tenancy to another family member who can take it on. This is called an assignment.

Ending your tenancy in Harrogate

You can end your tenancy at any time but there is a formal process to follow.

Home insurance for council tenants in Harrogate

Having adequate insurance in place as part of your tenancy is something we strongly suggest you consider.

Garden maintenance for council tenants in Harrogate

If you have your own garden, you are responsible for cutting the grass and hedges, pruning trees and keeping the borders tidy.

Taking in a lodger or boarder in Harrogate

A lodger is someone who rents a furnished room in your home. If you are a secure tenant, you have a right to take in lodgers as long as it doesn't overcrowd your home.

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