Exchange Conditions and Application

Please read the conditions for Mutual Exchanges below before completing your application, you will be asked to confirm that you have within the application itself

Mutual Exchange Conditions

• The property must be accepted in its present decorative condition.
• The property must be suitable for the needs of the applicant.
• The rent record of both parties to the exchange must be satisfactory and the rent account clear prior to the exchange
• The Council will not be liable for any costs arising from the exchange

The Council may refuse an exchange if

• The accommodation has been built to satisfy a special housing need and the applicant does not have a need for such accommodation.
• It will result in overcrowding
• It will result in a property being under occupied, i.e. too large

No exchange may take place without the agreement of the Council

In completing the application

• I/We declare that the details listed on my/our application are correct and no information has been withheld that would affect this mutual exchange application.
• I/We have read and fully understand the above conditions relating to the proposed exchange
• I/We consent to the information provided being held by Redditch Borough Council, with any supporting documents.
• Any information gathered for the purpose of the mutual exchange can be shared with relevant exchange landlords.
• I/We understand by signing this form we consent to Redditch Borough Council requesting and providing references for all members of the household, in order for the mutual exchange to be undertaken.

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Please note that all parties in the Exchange must complete a separate form before we can consider the application

Apply here