Introductory Tenancies

Introductory Tenancies are for people when they become Reading Borough Council tenants for the first time.

An introductory tenancy is a "trial" tenancy lasting 12 months which allows us to see if new tenants are willing to keep to the terms and conditions of their tenancy agreement. During the trial period they must show us that you understand your responsibilities to the Council and their neighbours by:

• paying their rent on time
• ensuring that they, anyone living with them and their visitors do not cause a nuisance to their neighbours or the local community
• looking after their home and garden
• meeting the other conditions of the Tenancy Agreement

If an Introductory Tenant breaches the conditions of their tenancy we will offer as much advice and support as we can to help them get back on track, however, if they refuse to accept our help or continue to break the rules we can evict them very quickly.

Article		Description
	About Your Introductory Tenancy	How we manage the Introductory Tenancy
	Introductory Tenancy - Your Rights and Responsibilities	Your rights and responsibilities as an introductory tenant
	Keeping your Introductory Tenancy	Advice on meeting the conditions of your Introductory Tenancy
	Single and Joint Tenancies	Information on Single and Joint tenancies