Changes to your tenancy
The tenancy agreement is the legal contract between you and Cornerstone which you signed before moving into your home. It is an important document which describes your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and ours as your landlord.
Your tenancy is divided into two parts; the main agreement, and the rules and regulations. You must keep to the terms set out in both parts. There are two copies of your agreement; one that we hold as your landlord, and one you would have been given to keep. We use several different types of tenancies, more information on these can be found in our Tenancy Policy, which is available on our website.
Your tenancy agreement has further details on;
• our responsibilities as your landlord
• how you should behave as a tenant and neighbour
• how you should look after your home
• paying your rent
• our right of entry to your home
• leaving your home temporarily and permanently
• under and over-occupation of your home
• sub-letting and lodgers
• working from home
• what happens upon your death or that of a joint tenant (succession)
• how you can end your tenancy.
Apart from changes to your rent and service charges, any changes to your tenancy must be by agreement between all the parties, you and us. This includes adding or removing joint tenants unless it is by way of a Court Order. If you have lost your tenancy agreement, or wish to know more about the tenancy you have or the terms in it, please contact us and we will be happy to help you
Tenancy Change FAQ
We do not allow Parent/Child tenancy agreements. Only the original applicant can be named on the tenancy agreement and add an additional spouse or partner after signing up providing they meet criteria (ie. right to rent, homeowner etc). Your son or daughter will remain as a named member of the household. The exception to this is if you both apply for a home on Devon Home Choice as joint applications and sign up together.
We do not allow non spouse or partners to be added to the tenancy agreements after sign up. You and your brother/sister can apply for a home on Devon Home Choice as joint applicants and sign up to a property together.
If you would like to add your brother or sister to your property as a member of the household click below to download the 'Adding an occupant to household' form.
You will need to seek permission to have a lodger move into the property, this depends on the type of tenancy you are on. Contact us for further details
Yes you can add a spouse or partner to your tenancy agreement providing they meet criteria (ie. right to rent, homeowner etc). Click below to download the 'Application for joint tenancy' form.
Yes, you can remove a tenant from the tenancy agreement. Both parties will need to agree to this and sign the application form. Click below to download the 'Application to remove tenant from tenancy agreement (Joint to sole Tenancy)'
Application forms to download
Once you have completed the form either send a copy to mail@cornerstonehousing.net or post to Cornerstone House, Western Way, Exeter, EX1 1AL.
Application for adding an occupant to household
