Joint tenancies are tenancies where the responsibilities of the tenancy are shared by more than one person. Joint tenants are usually partners (whether married or not, or a same-sex couple). Each partner of a joint tenancy has equal and separate responsibilities under the tenancy agreement (for example, to pay the rent) and equal rights (for example, to live in the house or flat). If one of the joint tenants dies, other joint tenants continue to be tenants.

If you are a sole tenant and would like another person to become a joint tenant with you, you should think carefully before asking us to create a joint tenancy.We have a policy and procedure which we follow in granting joint tenancies. Please contact us and we will discuss the matter with you and help you deal with the appropriate documents.