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This Practice Note provides guidance on the procedure for an application for a transfer of tenancy under the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996), including pre-action matters and starting proceedings, case management, involvement of the landlord, disposal of the application and costs. It also considers the steps available when a party wishes to prevent the other party determining (bringing to an end) a tenancy. See also: Procedural guide—transfer of tenancy. Specific procedure for transfer of tenancy applications is found in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, 8.29–8.34. Applications will follow the Part 19 procedure, see Practice Note: FPR 2010, Part 19—alternative procedure for applications. If a tenancy is to be transferred within matrimonial or civil partnership proceedings via a property adjustment order, see Practice Note: Issuing financial proceedings in Form A (standard procedure) for procedural matters. If a tenancy is to be transferred within proceedings brought under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989), see Practice Note: Procedure—Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989. For practical guidance on the substantive

This Practice Note sets out the regime for transferring tenancies on relationship breakdown under Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996), which applies to both those who are or have been spouses/civil partners and former cohabitants. It explores the range of tenancies to which the legislation applies, when the court can make an order and what criteria it uses to determine an application. The Practice Note also considers the effects of the available orders, the interface with home rights, as well as the transfer of tenancies via a property adjustment order pursuant to section 24 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) and its Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA 2004) equivalent, and Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989). For practical guidance on procedural matters, see Practice Note: Tenancies and relationship breakdown—procedure and Procedural guide—transfer of tenancy. Several legal regimes apply to renting households and there are various ways of renting property, which have markedly different features. Given that assured shorthold tenancies automatically became periodic assured tenancies with effect

Excluded tenancies A tenancy or licence cannot be secure if it falls within one of the exceptions: • long tenancies • introductory tenancies or tenancies that have ceased to be introductory tenancies • demoted tenancies • property occupied in connection with employment • land acquired for development • accommodation for homeless • family intervention tenancies • accommodation for asylum seekers • temporary accommodation for people taking up employment • private sector leasing • temporary accommodation during works • agricultural holdings • licensed premises • student lettings • business tenancies (tenancies to which the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) applies) • almhouses Long tenancies A long tenancy is one that is granted: • for a period exceeding 21 years, whether or not it is (or may become) terminable before the end of that term • for a term fixed by law under a grant with a covenant or obligation for perpetual renewal, other than a tenancy by sub-demise from one which is not a long tenancy • under the right to buy or acquire Certain

A tenancy is an arrangement where a landlord grants a tenant the right to exclusive possession of land or premises for a period of time in return for rent or other consideration. It underpins most residential and commercial letting relationships.In England and Wales and Northern Ireland, tenancy is a form of leasehold estate, shaped by common law and extensive statute (for example, the Housing Acts and Landlord and Tenant Acts). Key features include exclusive possession, certainty of term (or a recognised periodic tenancy), and an obligation to pay rent. The distinction between a tenancy and a licence, especially for “service occupiers”, students or sharers, is frequently litigated.In Scotland, a similar concept exists but within a mixed legal system: residential and commercial tenancies are governed by specific legislation (including private residential tenancies and commercial lease rules) and Scots common law, while real rights arise through registration.In Ireland, tenancy likewise refers to a leasehold interest with exclusive possession, regulated by the Residential Tenancies Acts and Landlord and Tenant legislation.Across all jurisdictions, tenancy classification affects security of tenure, statutory protections, termination, repairing obligations, rent review and enforceability against successors.

DATE [date] Parties 1 [name of Landlord] [of OR incorporated in England and Wales with company registration number [number] whose registered office is at] [address] (the Landlord) 2 [name of Tenant] of [address] (the Tenant) 3 [[name of Guarantor] of [address] (the Guarantor)] 1 Definitions In this Agreement the following definitions apply: [Agreement Fee • £[amount];] Communication Service • a telephone (other than a mobile telephone), the internet, cable television or satellite television; Fixtures and Fittings • any fixtures and fittings set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition; Furniture and Effects • any furniture, furnishings and effects set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition; Inventory and Schedule of Condition • the schedule attached to this Agreement setting out and evidencing the state and condition of the Property and any Fixtures and Fittings and Furniture and Effects at the Property at the start of the Term; Legislation • all legislation having effect in the United Kingdom at any time during the term of this Agreement, including: (a) Acts of Parliament; (b) orders, regulations, consents, licences, notices and bye laws made or granted: i under any Act of Parliament; ii by a local authority or by a court of competent jurisdiction;

This Agreement is made on [date] Parties 1 [name of Landlord] [of OR incorporated in England and Wales with company registration number [number] whose registered office is at] [address] (the Landlord) 2 [name of Tenant] incorporated in England and Wales with company registration number [number] whose registered office is at [address] (the Tenant) 3 [[name of Guarantor] [of OR incorporated in England and Wales with company registration number [number] whose registered office is at] [address] (the Guarantor)] 1 Definitions In this Agreement the following definitions apply: [Agreement Fee • £[amount];] Authorised Occupier • [details], a [director OR employee] of the Tenant; Communication Service • a telephone (other than a mobile telephone), the internet, cable television or satellite television; Fixtures and Fittings • any fixtures and fittings set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition; Furniture and Effects • any furniture, furnishings and effects set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition; Inventory and Schedule of Condition • the schedule attached to this Agreement setting out and evidencing the state and condition of the Property and any Fixtures and Fittings and Furniture and Effects at the Property at the start of the Term; Legislation • all legislation having effect in the United Kingdom at any time during the term

This Agreement is made on [date] Parties 1 [name of Landlord] of [address] (the Landlord) 2 [name of Tenant] of [address] (the Tenant) 3 [[name of Guarantor] of [insert address] (the Guarantor)] 1 [ Definitions In this Agreement the following definitions apply: [Agreement Fee • £[amount];] Building • the premises known as [insert details] Communal Areas • [the [eg entrance hall, staircase and landings] of the Building] Communication Service • a telephone (other than a mobile telephone), the internet, cable television or satellite television; Deposit • [amount]; Fixtures and Fittings • any fixtures and fittings set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Furniture and Effects • any furniture, furnishings and effects set out in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Inventory and Schedule of Condition • the schedule attached to this Agreement setting out and evidencing the state and condition of the Property and any Fixtures and Fittings and Furniture and Effects at the Property at the start of the Term; Legislation • all legislation having effect in the United Kingdom at any time during the term of this Agreement, including: (a) Acts of Parliament; (b) orders, regulations, consents, licences, notices and byelaws made or granted: (i) under any Act of Parliament; (ii) by a local authority or by a court of competent jurisdiction; (c) any approved codes of practice issued

A tenancy which arises when, with the consent of the landlord, a person occupies for an indefinite period on the basis that either party may end the arrangement on demand.