Choice Based Lettings
Choice Based Lettings is one method of housing allocation that we use.
What is Choice Based Lettings?
At present, when vacancies arise, the allocations process can sometimes be very lengthy. Under this scheme, vacancies that come about are advertised in the media and people can register their interest in them. It is hoped that this will lead to a quicker turnaround in vacant properties.
There will be a closing date before which applicants must register their interest.
If a number of applicants express an interest in a property, the final offer will be made to the applicant with the highest list position for that particular type of property (longest on list, highest points and most suitable family size).
All offers of accommodation will be subject to the usual estate management checks.
Contact your local area office for more information on this scheme.
The following properties will be allocated using the Choice Based Letting Scheme:
Expression of Interest of a Long Term Lease Property
A 25 Long Term Lease applicant, will sign a DCC tenancy and an Tuath Tenancy. Tuath are managing the property on behalf of DCC for the 25 years. The tenancy cannot be interrupted during this 25 years, and if the property gets sold, it is sold with the lease in situ.
During this time, the owner, can approach acquisitions for DCC to purchase the property, but again this will not affect the tenant.
After the 25 years, the lease can be extended, or as I mentioned purchased by DCC, or if they want the property back the tenant will be re-housed by DCC.
This lease does not stop you going to the transfer list after two years, and it is Differential Rents.