Joining a housing association FAQ
- How does the nomination arrangement work?
- Do I need to be on the council's waiting list to be nominated?
- If I am nominated; does this guarantee I will be offered the property?
- If the Housing Association reject my nomination can I appeal?
- Do I need to give the council 4 weeks notice?
- If I am a Council tenant and secure a housing association property myself will I have to give 4 weeks notice?
How does the nomination arrangement work?
Housing Associations are required to make half of their empty properties available to the Local Council to offer to suitable applicants from their register. On acceptance of the property; details of the person applying are then given to the Housing Association.Do I need to be on the council's waiting list to be nominated?
Yes. The council nominates strictly in accordance with its allocation policy. If you are not on the waiting list or your application has been suspended; you will not be considered.If I am nominated; does this guarantee I will be offered the property?
No. The Housing Association has the final decision about who they will accept for their properties. As a general rule however, most nominees are accepted unless the Housing Association feel the family don't meet the criteria for the specific property.If the Housing Association reject my nomination can I appeal?
Yes, but you need to appeal directly to the Housing Association themselves. The City Council does not have the authority to insist nominations are accepted.Do I need to give the council 4 weeks notice?
No. Notice is not required because the council took the decision to nominate you and as such can make the necessary arrangements to relet your home.