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This page brings together all the ways we can help with things relating to your tenancy – including what to do if you’re a new tenant, how to end or change a tenancy, details on keeping pets at home, and more.

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Affordable furniture and flooring for tenants

This page contains tips and signposts if you're looking for affordable furniture and flooring.
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Donating or recycling your furniture

This page contains details on how you can donate your unused furniture to our partners.
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Pets

Whether you’re a new tenant or have been with us a while, this page provides useful information if you’re thinking of getting a pet, already have pets, or are experiencing issues with a neighbour’s pet(s).
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Useful information for new tenants

Whether you're a new tenant or have been with us a while, this page brings together our handy guides and useful resources relating to your tenancy.
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Buying your home through Right to Buy or Right to Acquire

This page explains your options if you're interested in purchasing your home through the Right to Buy or Right to Acquire schemes.
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Assigning a tenancy to someone else (assignment)

Learn how tenancy assignment works with Be One Homes, including when you can pass a tenancy to someone else and how to request permission.
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Ending a tenancy

Ending your tenancy correctly is important to ensure you're able to move out with as little fuss and cost as possible. This page breaks down what you need to do.
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Ending a tenancy due to bereavement

See our guidance on ending a tenancy after a bereavement, including notice periods, responsibilities, and the documents you’ll need.
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Succeeding to a tenancy after a bereavement (succession)

Learn how tenancy succession works with Be One Homes, including who can take over a tenancy after a tenant has passed away and how to apply.
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Taking in lodgers

Find out when you can take in a lodger with Be One Homes, how to request permission, the rules around subletting, and what you must consider before someone moves in.
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Preparing for a Be One Homes tenancy

Get ready for your new property with guidance on documents, rent, ID, references, income checks, support services, and affordable furniture.
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Running a business from your home

Learn the rules for running a business from your home, including permission required, restrictions, allowed activities, and your responsibilities.
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Get support to manage your tenancy

Get personalised tenancy support from us, helping you settle in, manage bills, access benefits and stay confident and independent in your home.
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Tackling tenancy fraud

Learn how we work to tackle tenancy fraud, what to look out for, and how you can report concerns confidentially to help protect social housing.

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