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CHANGES TO YOUR TENANCY
There are a lot of changes that happen
to people during their tenancy. Some of
the changes that happen will need to be
reported, so here is a handy list of what you
should report and to who.
Report changes to Cornerstone
• If you change your contact numbers or
email address.
• A birth of a new member of your family.
• A death of the tenant or joint tenant.
• You get married and/or legally change your
name.
• Any changes to your household for example
people moving in with you or out from your home
permanently. E.g., over a month would be considered
permanently unless they are in hospital for a longer
period or on extended holiday.
• If you move out to live with friends or family (Tenant)
as this would class as abandoning or subletting your
home.
• Please note there are specific rules relating to benefits and
being away from home.
• You go into hospital or Residential care for more than 28
days.
• If you are going to be away from your home for more than
28 days.
Report changes to DWP, Pension Credits, Universal
Credit or Housing Benefit offices if • You start living with someone
• You stop living with someone. For example, you
separate from your partner.
• You get a job
• Your hours of work change
• You get a pay rise or your wages change
• You win or inherit some money
• Your child reaches the age of 16 or moves out
• You stop getting benefits like Income Support
• You go into hospital or into residential care for more
than 7 days. Death of a household member