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Council Tenancy question
50Twuncle
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My parents-in-law are in their late 80's and have lived in a council property for almost 60 years - at the moment, both are relatively fit and healthy - however, age is creeping up on us all and my Mother-in-law has started to worry, what will happen to her, should her husband die before she does....(she wants to stay put)
They, obviously, have a secure tenancy - but, for some reason, it is now a sole one - my MiL seems to remember that when they moved in (around 1955) - that they signed a joint agreement - but whether that is the case is a matter of conjecture.
My FiL will not change his T&C by re-signing again !
Is there any thing to specifically protect an elderly tenant from being evicted ?
They, obviously, have a secure tenancy - but, for some reason, it is now a sole one - my MiL seems to remember that when they moved in (around 1955) - that they signed a joint agreement - but whether that is the case is a matter of conjecture.
My FiL will not change his T&C by re-signing again !
Is there any thing to specifically protect an elderly tenant from being evicted ?
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It is usual for there to be succession rights in council accommodation. Check the tenancy agreement to see. Tenancy can only be succeeded once so if it's been in his name from the start she should then be able to take over the tenancy after him.0
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