Husbands name on council lease if he already owns a house

Amara

It? You won't be marrying or giving up your tenancy?

Amara

IAmWales wrote: »

That makes absolutely no sense.

That's your opinion. I never understand why someone in social housing, who uses RTB "deprives other from house", or if meets someone, who owns house, should give up tenancy, because "deprives others from house".

NYM

Amara wrote: »

That's your opinion. I never understand why someone in social housing, who uses RTB "deprives other from house", or if meets someone, who owns house, should give up tenancy, because "deprives others from house".

No one mentioned RTB?

Social Housing is a scarce resource. If a tenant also has the option to live elsewhere thus freeing up a social property, then they should be expected to.

It's simple really.

FBaby

Amara wrote: »

That's your opinion. I never understand why someone in social housing, who uses RTB "deprives other from house", or if meets someone, who owns house, should give up tenancy, because "deprives others from house".

Because the reason they got it in the first place was a need for it. It is only right that once the need is removed, so is the house.

unforeseen

Danny333 wrote: »

Can anyone answer the main point of the post?

As Camden expect people to be joint tenants then the following will apply (taken from Camden's tenancy conditions

During your tenancy you must not (either solely or jointly) own or rent any residential property which it would be reasonable for you to live in as your home. You must tell us if you own a residential property or have another residential lease or tenancy.

I think it was mentioned that the children are adult so would not be considered. There the flat is big enough for the pair of you