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In this section

  1. Find a council or housing association home
  2. Housing banding system
  3. Medical priority
  4. What is the housing register and who qualifies to join?
  5. How to apply
  6. What happens next
  7. How to contact us if you have medical needs
  8. The banding system in Rotherham
  9. How properties are advertised and allocated
  10. Bidding for properties
  11. After I've accepted a property
  12. You are here: Reasons why I would not be offered a property
  13. Why has my application been cancelled and can I request a review?

Reasons why I would not be offered a property

1. Are there any reasons why the Council would not offer me a property?

The Council has the right not to make an offer, if the applicant:

  • requests an area where they may be unable to sustain a tenancy due to lack of support, for example if they have medical priority on support grounds and the property is not near the support network
  • requests a property that is too small for their family circumstances, and this would lead to cramped living conditions
  • has specific needs for disability adaptations and the property does not meet these requirements
  • has been involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour in the last 12 months (including members of the household)
  • has breached a condition of their current tenancy, for example rent arrears
  • cannot afford to take on the tenancy

Where the Council has reserved the right not to offer a property the applicant will be advised in writing of the reasons for this decision.

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  • Next page: Why has my application been cancelled and can I request a review?

Housing Guides and Policies

  • Read the Housing Online user guide
  • Read our Housing Allocation Policy
  • Download the 'Guide to your home' Handbook

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