Social Landlord Service: Tenancy policy

1. Introduction

1. 1.1. This policy covers the tenancies offered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and sets out the Council's approach to the provision of tenancies and mutual exchanges within its own housing stock.
2. 1.2.The Council owns and manages 5796 Council dwellings as well as providing services to 366 leaseholders. It is the largest Registered Provider of Social Housing within the Borough of Great Yarmouth, with the next largest provider managing around 400 properties.
3. 1.3. The Council aims to manage its properties to the benefit of all tenants and to ensure that tenancies are sustainable.
4. 1.4. The Council believes that sustainable tenancies are created by allocating the right property to meet the needs of tenant's household supported by the delivery of an effective tenancy management service. 
5. 1.5. We will work with our Housing Advice Team to ensure that all new tenants are allocated properties that maximise the opportunity to create a sustainable tenancy.