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Policies and guidance for tenants in the Selby area

Read the policies and guidance on compensation, decants, decoration allowances, taking in a lodger, recharging, pets, flexible tenancies and tenant home insurance.

Selby tenants compensation policy

Find out what circumstances could warrant a compensation claim and how to claim.

Selby tenants decant policy

Find out what we do when we have to move tenants from their homes.

Selby tenants decoration allowance policy

Find out how we assist tenants with the cost of decorating their homes.

Selby flexible tenancies policy

Flexible tenancies make sure that you get the right home when you need it and helps us make the best use of our properties across the Selby area.

Guide to taking in a lodger in Selby

Helpful information if you are thinking of taking in a lodger.

Moving in and out expectations in Selby

Find out about the standards you can expect when you move into housing in the Selby area and what you need to do when you move out.

Selby housing pet policy

Find out about keeping pets in your tenanted home in the Selby area.

Selby housing recharge policy

Find out what tenants may be charged for and our processes for charging.

Tenant home insurance in Selby

Find out about insuring your belongings with a household contents insurance scheme.

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