Lettings Policy

Tower Hamlets Lettings Policy123. In order for chain lettings to work, it isnecessary for us to identify usefulvacant properties and withdraw themfrom being advertised. Discretion hasbeen given to senior officers to decidewhen properties can be removed fromthe overall lettings scheme to makechains work so helping more people tomove.Seaside and Country Homes Scheme124. Seaside and country homes is a mobilityscheme that offers people living inCouncil or Housing Association homesin Greater London the opportunity tomove home. The landlords in thescheme manage about 3,500 bungalowsand flats along the southwest coastfrom Cornwall through the countrysidefrom Shropshire to Cambridgeshire,over to Norfolk and Lincolnshire in theeast.125. The scheme does not guarantee you amove and priority is given to tenantswho are giving up large sized properties.Referral is usually made by the landlordon behalf of tenants put forward forSheltered Housing vacancies. Applicantsgiving up the most bedrooms in theirexisting tenancy are given priority.21