UK landlords, let a rental unit to a successor tenant after the death of the original tenant with this Succession Tenancy Agreement for England and Wales, in accordance with Section 89 of the Housing Act 1985. Provisions of the Agreement include:

• Rent is payable weekly, on Monday of each week.


• The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and in good order and for making any repairs that are not the responsibility of the council.


• The council is responsible for maintaining and repairing the exterior of the premises, and installations for water, heating, etc.


• The tenant is responsible for maintaining the garden, trees, and shrubs, and for ensuring that common areas and outbuildings are kept clean and tidy.


• Pets are allowed with the council's consent, but must be kept under control.


• The successor tenant confirms his/her succession, and withdraws any notice claiming a right to buy any other council house.


• The file includes a Premises Condition Report, to be completed by the parties at the start and at the end of the tenancy.

This United Kingdom Succession Tenancy Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to meet your needs.