Succession policy

6.1 We may, in certain circumstances, consider discretionary succession where there is no statutory provision. Each case will be evaluated by the Exceptional Circumstances Panel and the following information will be taken into account;

• The relationship to the deceased

• How long the potential successor has lived at the property

• Whether there are support needs or vulnerability

• If the property is suitable to the household, including under-occupation

• Whether the applicant would be homeless and have priority needs to be re-housed.

6.2 The Exceptional Circumstances Panel may consider the offer of suitable alternative accommodation where the property is not deemed suitable for the household. We will use our Housing Allocations Policy to inform you how alternative accommodation will be offered and prioritised.

6.3 The applicant will be asked to pay any outstanding use and occupation charges Succession Policy 2026 4 before they are signed up to a new discretionary tenancy.

6.4 As discretionary succession is not a legal succession, a new secure tenancy will be issued (in line with Tenancy Policy).