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Reasons why I would not be offered a property

1. Are there any reasons why the Council would not offer me a property?

The Council has the right not to make an offer, if the applicant:

  • requests an area where they may be unable to sustain a tenancy due to lack of support, for example if they have medical priority on support grounds and the property is not near the support network
  • requests a property that is too small for their family circumstances, and this would lead to cramped living conditions
  • has specific needs for disability adaptations and the property does not meet these requirements
  • has been involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour in the last 12 months (including members of the household)
  • has breached a condition of their current tenancy, for example rent arrears
  • cannot afford to take on the tenancy

Where the Council has reserved the right not to offer a property the applicant will be advised in writing of the reasons for this decision.