Application for Succession of Tenancy

Important Information – Please read carefully before completing this form.

This form is to be completed by the person requesting to take over the tenancy from a current NRH tenant (the applicant for succession).

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Succession of tenancy is when we agree to transfer a social housing tenancy to another household member.

This application form is to be completed if you are seeking to take over a tenancy from an existing Northern Rivers Housing (NRH) tenant who has vacated the property due to death, long term care, imprisonment, or other exceptional circumstances. Succession of tenancy is not automatic.

Applicants must apply as soon as possible or within 28 days of the changes in the household’s circumstances. NRH will not consider applications lodged more than 28 days after a tenant has passed away or left the property. In these circumstances, we may issue the household with a notice of termination.

Each application is assessed carefully against our policy and the social housing eligibility criteria on a case-by-case basis, considering your individual circumstances, your relationship with the tenant, your current living situation, and your history of residing in the property.

NRH will not consider applications from the following:

Someone who has been involved in illegal or violent activities in any of our properties or those managed by other social housing providers.
Someone who has been an unsatisfactory former tenant of NRH or another social housing provider (e.g., an unsatisfactory tenant includes one who has damaged property, has rental and non-rent debt or whose tenancy was terminated due to a breach of their Residential Tenancy Agreement).

Applicants who are approved for succession of tenancy may be required to relocate to another property that is more suitable to the needs and composition of the household.

Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee that a tenancy will be offered. All applications are subject to a formal assessment and approval process.

To continue, please confirm:

- You are the applicant requesting succession of an NRH tenancy.

- You meet the eligibility requirements for social housing as set out by NSW Housing Pathways.

(If unsure if you meet social housing eligibility requirements, please get in touch with us). *

Privacy and Your Rights

NRH will store this information securely and keep it confidential. Your information will not be shared without your consent, except where required by law.

It will only be used:

For the purpose for which it was collected.
In line with our Privacy Policy and all legal obligations.

You have the right to update or withdraw this information at any time by contacting NRH.

I confirm that I have read and understand the above. *

Applicant Details

Applicant First Name *

Applicant Last Name *

Applicant Email Address *

Applicant Phone *

Applicant Date of Birth *

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

AboriginalTorres Strait IslanderBothNo

Note: Confirmation of Identity may be required.

Current Tenant and Property Details

Current Tenant First Name *

Current Tenant Last Name *

Applicants Relationship to Current Tenant *

Property Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Reason for Application

Please select one option *

Tenant has passed away.Tenant entered/entering nursing home/aged care/palliative care.Other (please describe below)

Other - please describe *

Date of the changeSpecify the date the tenant died / moved into long term care / or other.

Residency and Housing Circumstances

Are you currently living at this property? *

YesNo

If Yes, when did you move in?

If No, please explain why you need to live in this property?

Are there minor children that reside in the property? *

Yes (please provide details below)No

If Yes, please provide details of minor/s

Have you previously given up a public or community housing tenancy to live with the tenant? *

YesNo

If Yes, please provide the name of the housing provider that managed the property

Address of previous public/community housing property

Street address

City

State

Postcode

Did you keep alternate housing you could live in now? *

YesNo

If Yes, please provide more details

Supporting Documents

Please upload the following to support your application. Documents must be current and name you.

Proof of identity (photo ID such as driver’s license, passport, proof of age card).
Proof of having lived at the property (utility bills, bank statements) - if applicable.
Proof of relationship to the tenant (legal documents).
Evidence of care relationship - where relevant.
Death Certificate - where relevant.

We may request additional documentation to support your application.

Please upload the above to support your application. Documents must be current and name you. *

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Declaration

I understand that:

- There are penalties for giving false or misleading information.
- NRH will make a determination based on eligibility, housing need, and the tenancy agreement, which includes verification checks (such as rental history, reference checks, legal status).
- If approved, I understand NRH may offer a tenancy in this property, or another suitable property based on household needs.
- If unsucessful, NRH will provide notice to vacate and inform of the appeal process, where applicable.

I agree with the above statements and declare that all the details I have given are true and correct. *

Proposed Additional Applicant Signature *

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Date *

Let us know you are human *

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