Explains more on secure council tenancies. Information on the rights and responsibilities council tenants have. It also explains how councils decide who they should house. (Content applies to England only.)

Describes the various types of tenancies you can get from council, how you can transfer and end a tenancy. Also provides links to other related topics, including the council’s repair and maintenance obligations, housing fraud and the right to buy your council home.

If you are a council or housing association tenant, you may be able to apply for a tenancy transfer in your local council area or through your housing association. If you want to move to another area, you may be able to exchange your tenancy with another council or housing association tenant anywhere in the UK. (Content applies to England only.)

If you live in a council or housing association property and want to move house, you can swap your home with another council or housing association tenant. You must follow certain rules and get permission from your landlord.