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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Longhurst HA and Metropolitan HO do not allow sub letting.
    Gone ... or have I?
  • ehs_3
    ehs_3 Posts: 33 Forumite
    very unlikely they will allow sub-letting, but the only way is to call and ask! If they do say you can, make sure you get it in writing!
  • Bargain_Rzl
    Bargain_Rzl Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Somebody did post on here a while back that they had discussed the same situation with their HA and been allowed to let the property for a limited period (I think the person was working abroad for a year).

    So it may be possible. What will almost certainly NOT be possible is letting the place indefinitely, not unless you own the place outright. SO schemes are set up to provide homes for owner-occupiers who would not otherwise be able to afford to buy/live in the area. Allowing subletting would defeat the object of this.

    I'm with Southern Housing Group and subletting is not permitted.
    :)Operation Get in Shape :)
    MURPHY'S NO MORE PIES CLUB MEMBER #124
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Mine permits it, with consent from the top person.

    But, there have to be certain conditions, main one being going abroad for a year and not wanting to lose your home.

    I'm also allowed lodgers or whoever I like. My HA are very 'it's your house' orientated.
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