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This page is for current shared owners who are thinking about sub‑letting their home, or who are already sub‑letting. It explains what you can and cannot do, how the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) affects you, and what actions you need to take to stay within the rules.

What is sub-letting? 

Sub-letting is where you, the leaseholder, or freeholder, set up a rental contract with a new tenant to live in your property.

Shared ownership

Under the terms of your lease, you are not permitted to sub-let. This only applies to a resident that own less than 100% of their property. It is only in exceptional circumstances that we will consider a request to sub-let.

Leaseholders

We may allow you to sub-let but we need to check the terms of your lease to ensure that there are no restrictions.
If you wish to sub-let your property you need to send us the following:

  • A certified copy of the tenancy agreement with your sub-tenant
  • An alternative mailing address so that the accounts (and other formal notices) can be sent directly to you
  • A contact number and email address in case of emergency
  • Name, address and contact details of your managing agent 
  • Copy of current gas safety certificate

You retain all legal obligations and responsibilities under the terms of lease or transfer document for all matters relating to the property and conduct of the sub-let including safety in the home and servicing gas appliances.

How the Renters’ Rights Act affects you if you sub‑let

If you sublet your shared ownership home, you are a landlord to your tenant and you must follow private renting rules. From 1 May 2026, this includes the tenancy reforms being introduced by the RRA:

  • You can no longer use section 21 (no‑fault eviction)
  • Fixed-term tenancies will be banned for most private tenancies (tenancies will become ‘rolling’ tenancies).

If you need your tenant to leave after 1 May 2026, you must use the new possession grounds. You may be able to ask your tenant to leave if you are moving back into your home or selling it, but you must give at least four months’ notice, and your tenant cannot be required to leave within the first 12 months of the tenancy.

You must continue to comply with your lease and any permission to sub‑let you have been given. Having consent to sub‑let does not remove your responsibilities under private landlord law, and you remain responsible for making sure your arrangements are lawful.

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The 12‑month no re‑let rule

The RRA introduces a 12‑month no re‑let restricted period, which limits when a property can be rented out again after using the selling ground to take possession,. In certain cases, shared owners may be able to rely on an exemption.

If you are ending a tenancy or selling your home, you may need to consider whether this restriction applies and whether you need to take any further steps before re‑letting.

The government has published template exemption notices that shared owners can use where an exemption is permitted. If you were already sub‑letting before 1 May 2026, you have until 31 May 2026 to issue an exemption notice to your tenant if you want to rely on an exemption.

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Information you must give your tenant

If you already have a sub‑tenant, you must give them the government‑produced Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, which explains how changes in the law may affect their tenancy. You must provide this information to your tenant by 31 May 2026.

Changes to sub‑letting permissions

Some sub‑letting permissions may need to be updated because of the RRA. This could include changes to conditions, new legal requirements, or time limits. You should be prepared to review and update your arrangements if needed.

Further information and support

For full and up‑to‑date guidance, you can visit:

These sources explain your responsibilities and the steps you need to take as a shared owner.