Inheriting Right to Buy.

Deep_Ocean

We have recently suffered a tragic loss of a loved one. She had lived in the property for over 50 years and it has a lot of sentimental value to us with many happy memories etc. We as a family would be devastated to see the house go, and there are members of the family who would be happy to buy the house. I enquired with South Staffs Housing as to whether family inherit a tenants Right to Buy but apparently this right dies with the tenant.

I guess this is the final answer really, but I thought I would post on here to check whether there is any way around this decision? I am clutching and straws but thought it was worth checking.

NobodysChild

Deep_Ocean wrote: »

We have recently suffered a tragic loss of a loved one. She had lived in the property for over 50 years and it has a lot of sentimental value to us with many happy memories etc. We as a family would be devastated to see the house go, and there are members of the family who would be happy to buy the house. I enquired with South Staffs Housing as to whether family inherit a tenants Right to Buy but apparently this right dies with the tenant.

I guess this is the final answer really, but I thought I would post on here to check whether there is any way around this decision? I am clutching and straws but thought it was worth checking.

No, you have no right to buy this house.

Only the tenant would have the right to buy it.

Sorry for your loss, but sadly, you have no right to buy this house.

pmlindyloo

Just to give you the detail:

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/social_housing/transfers_and_exchanges/can_you_inherit_a_council_tenancy

Deep_Ocean

It was my nan who passed away the other day and she cared for her daughter (may aunt) who has learning difficulties. She is on the tenancy agreement but she will be moving out to live with her sister. Does the fact that my aunt is on the rental agreement make any difference?

Deep_Ocean

Oh and thank you both for the above posts. Just confirmation that there is nothing I can do is enough to stop me wasting any more time on this. I just wanted to be certain before I wrote off the idea.

45002

Deep_Ocean wrote: »

We have recently suffered a tragic loss of a loved one. She had lived in the property for over 50 years and it has a lot of sentimental value to us with many happy memories etc. We as a family would be devastated to see the house go, and there are members of the family who would be happy to buy the house. I enquired with South Staffs Housing as to whether family inherit a tenants Right to Buy but apparently this right dies with the tenant.

I guess this is the final answer really, but I thought I would post on here to check whether there is any way around this decision? I am clutching and straws but thought it was worth checking.

Sorry to hear of you loss.

Could you just confirm is this a Council house or Housing association house.

NobodysChild

Deep_Ocean wrote: »

It was my nan who passed away the other day and she cared for her daughter (my aunt) who has learning difficulties. She is on the tenancy agreement but she will be moving out to live with her sister. Does the fact that my aunt is on the rental agreement make any difference?

Ah ha! You never said this in your first post!

If your aunt was on the tenancy agreement, then was she living there? if not, why not?

That is a different kettle of fish, if someone who is still alive is on the tenancy agreement and is still living there. The aunt may be able to apply for the RTB.

I am a bit confused as to why your aunt is not retaining the tenancy. Or is she?

Sorry (once again) about your nan.

Deep_Ocean

It was rented from South Staffordshire Housing Association.

Yes my aunt has also lived in the property all of her life. 55 Years.

My aunt cannot live on her own because of her learning difficulties.

Thanks again for your replies.

NobodysChild

Deep_Ocean wrote: »

It was rented from South Staffordshire Housing Association.

Yes my aunt has also lived in the property all of her life. 55 Years.

My aunt cannot live on her own because of her learning difficulties.

Thanks again for your replies.

Hmmmm, interesting. so if she has not already given up the tenancy, then she may be able to apply for the RTB. However, it may be that she will probably need to be able to secure a mortgage. And if she has already surrendered the tenancy, then it will most likely be too late.

If it isn't too late, and your aunt does have a RTB, I am not sure if a family member can buy it for her. You will have to ask the landlord.

45002

Deep_Ocean wrote: »

It was rented from South Staffordshire Housing Association.

Yes my aunt has also lived in the property all of her life. 55 Years.

My aunt cannot live on her own because of her learning difficulties.

Thanks again for your replies.

Succession rights http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/social_housing/transfers_and_exchanges/can_you_inherit_a_housing_association_tenancy

Deep_Ocean

I have relatives who live in council flats. Perhaps my Aunt could do a tenancy exchange with one of my relatives. She could then give up her tenancy once the exchange is complete? But through the whole process she would be living with her sister. Is this an allowable loophole?