Demoted tenancy

Catalyst Communities Housing Association

What is a demoted tenancy?

A demoted tenancy is less secure than an assured or secure tenancy. We can demote your tenancy if don’t keep to the terms of your tenancy agreement (unless you are a new tenant on a probationary tenancy). This leaflet explains why we might do this and what it would mean for you.

How does my tenancy get demoted?

As a tenant you must keep to terms such as paying your rent on time and not causing nuisance or annoyance to others living in your area. If you break the conditions of your tenancy or your visitors persistently behave in an anti-social way, we may apply to the court to demote your tenancy. You will then have a demoted tenancy. A demoted tenancy is a less secure form of tenancy agreement: it gives you fewer rights and less protection from eviction.

How will my tenancy change if it’s demoted?

You will lose several rights, including the right to:

• exchange your home or get a transfer
• take in a lodger
• sublet part of your home
• pass on your tenancy by assignment
• make improvements in your home.

You can download our 'Demoted tenancy ' leaflet in PDF format below.

 Demoted tenancy (386 kb / 12 pages)