Applying to transfer to another property in the Dudley borough
A Council tenant whose home no longer meets their needs may apply for a transfer.
The application process is the same as applying for a tenancy for the first time and the same banding scheme is used to assess the priority for a move. For more information see applying for a council home.
Applications from existing tenants of Dudley Council who wish to move will only be considered following a visit from their Housing Manager to confirm that their home is in good order and all other tenancy conditions are being maintained.
There is no qualifying period before a tenant can apply for transfer. However, because of the high demand for Council properties, someone who has been a tenant for less than a year can only transfer if they are overcrowded or have medical needs or if the property they are asking for is not wanted by anyone else.
Some tenants are able to move without waiting for vacancies to occur by arranging to exchange tenancies with someone else.
Apply to terminate your tenancy
If you wish to leave your property you must give four weeks notice to Dudley Council. You will also need to arrange a pre-termination visit from your Housing Manager by telephoning Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345.
Notice is not required if you are transferring to another Dudley Council property, have a nomination to a Housing Association or are moving to a home for the elderly.
Notice is not required where the tenant has died.
If you require further information about terminating your tenancy please contact Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 or click on the link below to apply.
Tenants of family houses they no longer need are welcome to enquire about the possibility of moving to a smaller property.
Apply to become joint tenants
If you are a sole Dudley Council tenant you may want to convert your existing tenancy into a joint tenancy with another person.
All persons applying to become joint tenants must be eligible to hold a tenancy in their own right and in certain circumstances must have lived at the property for 12 months. Neither party must owe any debts to Dudley Housing Services
Where the property is designated for the elderly a joint tenancy will only be granted if both parties are eligible to be offered this type of accommodation. Please use the form below to apply.
