Lettings Policy

Tower Hamlets Lettings Policyscheme as only suitable for applicantswho qualify for the scheme. Bidding willbe restricted to applicants who meet thecriteria for the scheme. Applicants willthen be short listed in the normal wayand homes offered in priority order.76. If it is not possible to let all the availableproperties earmarked for a local lettingsscheme, the remaining properties willbe re- advertised and the policy criteriato qualify will not be applied. Propertiessuitable for applicants with high priorityneeds, for example with special needsadaptations, may be excluded from thescheme.Step Two - Applying foradvertised homes• You can place as many bids as youwish on homes that are suitable foryour size of household as set out inthe table below.• You should not bid for homes thatyou are unlikely to accept if they areoffered to youBids can be made as follows: -• On line on the Homeseekers website• By telephone• By Coupon (in East End Life)Auto Bidding77. If you are vulnerable and unable toregister your own bid you can registeryour choices with us then we can bid onyour behalf. These auto bids will act as ifyou have told us about an interest in anadvertised home and you should be verysure about the choice you make beforetelling us about them so that the autobidding system can bid for the type ofhome you are willing to accept.What size home can I apply for?78. You can only apply for a home that hasthe number of bedrooms consideredsuitable for your household. How thisworks is set out in the table below.Can I apply for a smaller home thanI need?79. You can also apply for a home that hasthe number of bedrooms suitable foryour household, but has one bed spaceless than your household requires.Household sizeHousehold 1 or 2 adultsHousehold with one childHousehold with two children – same sexHousehold with 2 children – opposite sexHousehold with 3 childrenHousehold with 4 children same sex ortwo of each sexHousehold with 4 children – 3 same sex 1opposite sexHousehold with 5 childrenHousehold with 6 children – same oropposite sexHousehold with 6,7 or more childrenBedroom needStudio or 1 bedroom2 bedrooms2 bedrooms3 bedrooms3 bedrooms3 or 4 bedroom4 bedroom4 bedroom4 or 5 bedroom5 bedrooms or moreBed spaces1 or 2 bed space3 or 4 bed spaces4 bed spaces4 or 5 bed spaces5 or 6 bed spaces5 or 6 bed spaces6 or 7 bed spaces7 or 8 bed spaces8 or 9 bed spaces9 or 10 or more bedspaces14