Council House Exchange
Mutual Exchange
What is a Mutual Exchange?
A Mutual Exchange is when 2 or more tenants agree to swap housing accommodation. Their landlords must agree to the exchange.
Who Can Apply?
Anyone who has a Scottish Secure Tenancy can apply. This includes tenants of:
- a local authority
- registered social landlord, e.g. housing association
- water authority or sewerage authority in Scotland
- tenants of local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
How Can I Find Someone To Exchange With?
We have a mutual exchange list in all our Community Access Points, Greenfield House and Lime Tree House which has details of tenants who are looking for a swap. If you are interested in any of these all you need to do is contact the tenant direct to discuss the proposed exchange.
You can complete a card with your details for display, so that others can contact you.
How Do I Apply?
Once you have found someone to exchange with, you need to contact the Lettings Team, Lime Tree House, Alloa, (Tel: 0845 055 7070 option 2) to arrange to complete a mutual exchange application form. If you require assistance, a member of staff can help you complete this.
If you wish to exchange with someone who is not a tenant of Clackmannanshire Council you will also have to apply to their landlord.
What Happens Next?
Before agreeing to an exchange we will carry out the following checks:
- that all parties have secure tenancies
- that the houses are suitable for the needs of you and your family and will not cause overcrowding or under occupancy
- the tenancies have been maintained to a satisfactory standard, which includes the houses being in a good states of decoration and repair
- There are no outstanding debts and there is no legal action against you or any member of the household
- There are no ongoing anti-social behaviour issues
- If any of the properties are specially designed or adapted for persons with special needs
- That any other landlord involved agrees to the exchange
There may be other circumstances when we will not allow an exchange to take place, but we will give you a written decision explaining why within 28 days of receiving your application.
When Can I Move?
If the exchange is approved, an appointment will be arranged for all parties to sign the relevant documents. You can arrange to move any time after receiving your acceptance letter and your new tenancy will began on the Monday following acceptance.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Tenancy Services Coordinator (Housing Options), Housing
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 0845 055 7070 (select option 4)
Email: lettingsteam@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
