Residents' handbook - Moat

YOUR TENANCY SECTION 2aim to optimise choice and create balanced communities. We work inpartnership with local authorities to ensure Moat residents are giventhe best possible opportunity for a move to another home that suitstheir needs.A few areas are not yet covered by CBL schemes. Where this is thecase a Moat application form will still need to be completed.Yourapplication will be assessed and points awarded according to need. Itwill be reviewed on a yearly basis.YOUR TENANCYBefore you can be considered for a move, you must comply with yourtenancy agreement. You will be required to:• Clear any rent arrears completely• Carry out any repairs which are your responsibility• Complete a minimum of 12 months satisfactory tenancy.False information - You will be asked to sign a statement declaringthat the information you give us is correct. If you give false informationyou risk losing your home.Mutual exchangeYou can apply to exchange your home by swapping tenancies withanother Moat resident, or another housing association or localauthority resident.Before you exchange you must first receive our written permission andcomplete some documentation. Permission to exchange may be refusedin certain circumstances, including rent arrears, overcrowding, underoccupationor any other breach of the tenancy agreement.Each resident signs an agreement saying they will put their existingproperty into good order and accept the new property on the 'takenas seen' principle, unless there is an item which needs to be attendedto for reasons of health and safety.These items should be identified at2-5