Change in circumstances for current tenants

Generally, all social housing tenants have a duty to tell MSD straight away of any changes in their circumstances, and any change in the circumstances of applicable people [no link find out why] , likely to result in them no longer:

• qualifying for social housing or
• in need of the particular property they are renting

Generally, all social housing tenants paying an Income Related Rent also have a duty to advise straight away of any change of circumstances, and any change in the circumstances of applicable people, that may result in them having to pay a higher Income Related Rent.

Generally, all social housing tenants have a duty to tell MSD about any change in their circumstances (or their partner's circumstances, as well as any other tenants circumstances) that may affect eligibility for social housing and the need for the particular property they are renting.

For more information about specific changes in circumstances see:

Clients do not need to tell MSD when they get, or have a change to, information share Child Support payments.

For more information see:

Generally, clients waiting to be allocated social housing also have a duty to advise MSD of any change in circumstances that may affect their eligibility for social housing or the particular property they need.

For more information see:

• Register management and referrals Change in circumstances.

Generally, clients getting Income Related Rent also have a duty to advise MSD of any changes in circumstances that may affect their calculated rate of Income Related Rent.

For more information see:

• Income Related Rent Change in circumstances

All clients in social housing can have their tenancy reviewed.

However, reviews are being targeted to make sure that initial reviews focus on the people most likely able to sustain alternative housing.

When clients tell MSD about any change in circumstances that may affect whether they still qualify for social housing or the need for the particular property, their situation may not be reviewed straight away.