Introductory and secure tenancies
When your tenancy first starts, it will be an "introductory tenancy". If you keep to the terms and conditions of this tenancy agreement, your tenancy will be made ‘secure’ after 12 months. If you break the agreement then we can extend the introductory tenancy to longer than 12 months.
If you are a secure tenant, you get extra rights, including:
- being able to take in lodgers
- exchange properties with another tenant
- applying for permission to make improvements
- applying for the right to buy your council home
In some cases, we will use an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreement. An AST does not have the same rights as a secure tenancy.
The tenancy agreement is a legal contract so it is important you read and understand the full document before you sign it. You’ll find the full tenancy agreement at the bottom of this page.
Read an explanation of each section of your tenancy agreement, with examples of what is covered in your agreement:
- Your tenancy
- Your rent and other charges
- Repairs and improvements
- Community responsibilities
- Living in your home
- Tenant involvement
- Moving to another council home
- Leaving home and ending your tenancy
- Keeping pets in high rise blocks
Download the tenancy agreement
Luton Council tenants’ handbook
The tenants' handbook includes detailed guidance on all aspects of you tenancy.