Council tenancies

A new tenancy in local authority property does not generally become secure until 12 months after it starts. If at any time before this 12 month period ends the tenant misbehaves the local authority can initiate proceedings to evict the tenant. In Scotland a Scottish short secure tenancy is a short term or probationary tenancy agreement which can be given to tenants by a council, housing association or housing co-op. SSSTs are offered: for lets for a trial period, after which your tenancy may be upgraded to a Scottish secure tenancy, or for temporary lets.

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• Introductory tenancies

  North West Leicestershire District Council gives all new tenants a trial period to show that they can keep to a tenancy agreement, look after their home and not be a nuisance to neighbours. This period is called an introductory tenancy. Find out more.

• Tenancy agreement

  Information about North West Leicestershire District Council's Tenancy Agreement which every new tenant must sign when taking on a tenancy.