Cumbria Homechoice

Our standard tenancy offer is an assured tenancy with a 12 month probationary period for new tenants Semi detached property, 2 double and 1 single bedroom, unfurnished, no white goods provided. Several steps down the front garden to the front door of the property 1 months advance rent payment is required on sign up. All offers are based on the submission of a suitable landlord’s reference, the completion of a Pre Tenancy Interview with Home Group and a successful affordability assessment. Due to the changes as a result of the Welfare Reform Act, preference will be given to households who will fully occupy or can demonstrate that they are financially able to afford the property. Internal transfers (from one Home Group property to another) will only be allowed in cases where there is recognised need – must be Band A or B. This property will be subject to a managed sensitive letting Anyone with any ASB or criminal convictions will not be considered .

Some properties have restrictions set down by the Planning Acts when they were built which means that we must make stringent checks on whether applicants are suitable to meet the planning requirements of the Local Authority .