Council to Trial Two-Year Tenancies

Wandsworth Council is to trial two-year tenancies as part of its programme to allocate housing on the condition tenants find work.  The council’s housing into work pilot scheme, first announced last year, will be launched in the autumn.  The pilot will see around 20 homes let under fixed-term tenancies lasting two years, less than the five years recommended by the government. Residents aged 18 to 24 years who are unemployed will be prioritised for the scheme.  As part of their tenancy agreement, residents on the scheme will have to take steps to find work or risk losing their home. They will be expected to attend meetings with council officers and attend training and voluntary work placements.  Read more on the Wandsworth Council website.