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Application to leave a joint tenancy

Use this form to apply to be removed from a joint Bernicia tenancy.

Use this form if you want to leave a joint Bernicia tenancy.

If we approve your application, the other joint tenant will remain at the address as the sole tenant. You will no longer have any rights or responsibilities under the tenancy.

Please answer all questions and provide the information requested. Missing information may delay your application.

If you are unsure what to include or need help completing the form, please contact us before submitting your application.

Application to leave a joint tenancy

Please note: Requests to be removed as a tenant will not normally be considered unless the rent account is clear.

Current Joint Tenancy details

Name of tenant one(Required)

Name of the Bernicia tenant who is currently part of a joint tenancy

First Last

Name of tenant two(Required)

Name of the Bernicia tenant who is currently part of a joint tenancy

First Last

Property address(Required)

Please tell us the property address in full

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode

Name of tenant to be removed(Required)

Who is wishing to be removed as a Joint Tenant from the tenancy?

First Last

Name of tenant to remain(Required)

Who wishes to remain on the tenancy as a Sole Tenant?

First Last

Confirmation of requested changes

Outgoing tenant confirmation(Required)

I wish to apply to be legally removed as a tenant of this address, and acknowledge that if the Sole Tenancy is granted, Bernicia’s Conditions of Tenancy will be adhered to.

First Last

Remaining Sole Tenant confirmation(Required)

I wish to remain as a Sole Tenant of this address, and acknowledge that if the Sole Tenancy is granted, Bernicia’s Conditions of Tenancy will be adhered to.

First Last

Review and confirm before submission(Required)

I am applying to be removed from the joint tenancy, as set out in this application. I understand that, if my request is approved, I will no longer have any rights or responsibilities under Bernicia’s Conditions of tenancy.

I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate and correct.

Learn more about how we manage tenancies by reading our tenancy policy.

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Assignment of a tenancy

This page explains how a Bernicia tenancy can be transferred from one person to another. It provides information about assigning a tenancy and links to the relevant application forms, including applications to leave or take over a joint tenancy.

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