Introductory tenancies usually last for one year as a ‘trial period’, although this period can be extended if the conditions of the tenancy are not being kept to.
Here is a brief summary of the rights that are available to introductory tenants:
- Right of succession of partner/family member
- Right to repair
- Right to be consulted on housing management issues
- Right to assign.
Here is a brief summary of the rights that are not available to introductory tenants:
- Right to Buy (the introductory period does count towards the discount)
- Right to take in lodgers
- Right to sublet
- Right to improve
- Right to exchange.