Right to Buy scheme
Eligibility
The scheme is open to secure tenants of at least 3 years.
You cannot buy your home if:
- you live in sheltered housing
- your home is not self-contained
- your home has been specially adapted
- you work for us and your home is part of your conditions of service
- you have been ordered to give up possession of your home by a county court and have broken the conditions of that order
- you are an undischarged bankrupt, have a bankruptcy petition pending against you, or you have an arrangement with creditors (people you owe money to) and you still owe them money
If you've got rent arrears
If the Council has obtained a court order for possession in respect of your arrears, your right to buy may be denied at any time prior to completion of the sale.
If you have rent arrears you will not be allowed to complete the sale unless the arrears are cleared in full.
If your Right To Buy can be affected by anti-social behaviour
If you, members of your household or visitors to your home are responsible for anti-social behaviour, then your Right to Buy may be denied or suspended in certain circumstances.