Resident guidance: Rented tenants - Last updated 10 April 2026

Changing your tenancy

We understand that life can change, and you may need to update your tenancy to reflect your new circumstances.

Whether you want to add or remove someone from your tenancy, we’re here to guide you through the process and make it as straightforward as possible. Clear information and support are always available, so you know the steps and what’s needed.

In this guidance you’ll find:

Can I make changes to my tenancy?
Can I change my tenancy from sole to joint?
Can I change my joint tenancy to a sole tenancy?
How will my tenancy change in the event of a death?
More information and advice on requesting tenancy changes

Can I make changes to my tenancy?

Whether you are eligible to apply to make changes to your tenancy will depend on the type of tenancy you have, the terms of your tenancy agreement, if there are any outstanding tenancy breaches (for instance rent arrears) and if there has been a previous tenancy change or succession.

Our Tenancy Policy sets out when we will create joint tenancies and when we will remove joint tenants.

Can I change my tenancy from sole to joint?

If you have a sole tenancy and would like to add someone as a joint tenant, we’re here to help. We will consider applications to create a joint tenancy from spouses, civil partners, or anyone living with you in a settled relationship as if you were spouses or civil partners, family members or friends.

Can I change my joint tenancy to a sole tenancy?

If you have a joint tenancy with us and want to change this to a sole tenancy both tenants must agree to this change. If you can’t agree who should have the tenancy we recommend that you seek independent legal advice.

How will my tenancy change in the event of a death?

We know that dealing with the death of a loved one can be difficult.

A tenancy does not automatically end when a tenant passes away. What happens to a tenancy when a tenant passes away depends on the tenancy type and who lives in the property.

Read more about the process involved when informing us about the death of a resident named on the tenancy agreement, and how succession works, on our ending your tenancy page.

More information and advice on requesting tenancy changes

If you’re thinking about amending your tenancy, please speak to your location manager as soon as possible. We’ll answer your questions, explain the process, and provide the right forms and guidance.

Each request to amend a tenancy is carefully looked at to make sure any changes are fair and meet our tenancy agreement, fit your needs and give you peace of mind.