Below you can find information on termination of your tenancy, including your responsibilities for moving out of your home, what to do if you or someone you know is moving into permanent residential or nursing home care, or what to do if a family member who is a tenant has passed away.
Moving Out of your Council Home
There is so much you need to do when you are moving home, but during this very stressful and demanding experience it can be easy to forget some of the things you need to do.
This guide provides you with the details of your responsibilities as an outgoing tenant, with regard to your current property, as well as providing you with details of the council’s responsibilities during the process.
You should use this information hand in hand with your pre-termination visit, or telephone call, depending on your circumstances and we will be happy to assist with your questions. We want your move to be a smooth and successful one.
Moving into Permanent Residential or Nursing Home Care
Whenever a council tenant moves to permanent residential or nursing care, it is important that the council is notified by calling Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 or via MyDudley. Only the named person or persons on the tenancy agreement can remain in the property.
Confirmation will be required that this is a permanent arrangement before the tenancy can be terminated. This may be an email from the Social Worker, or a letter from the residential/nursing home.
If the tenant has capacity they may be required to sign a four week notice.
Advice for Relatives of Tenants who have Passed Away
When a person has passed away their death needs to be registered with the council’s registration service. If they were a Dudley Council tenant you will also need to inform Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345.