TENANTS IN COMMON
Defined share in the property
Each joint tenant has an equal ownership interest in the entire property...
JOINT TENANTS
Undefined shares in the property
Each tenant in common can own a distinct, unequal percentage share of the property...
TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS
Cardiff CCHA
To join CCHA's, you can contact them directly and express your interest...
Tenants in Cardiff
Cardiff has a diverse range of tenancy arrangements, including tenants, tenants in common, joint tenants, and tenants associations.
Here's an overview of these different types:
Tenants in Cardiff can be council tenants, renting properties from Cardiff Council, or housing association tenants, renting from organizations like Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA).
To apply for council or housing association properties, individuals must join the Cardiff Common Waiting List.
The waiting list is long, with around 8,000 applicants and only 1,600 properties becoming available annually.
Tenants in Common
Tenants in common is a form of joint ownership where each owner has a defined share in the property.
This differs from joint tenancy, where owners don't have specific shares.
Being a tenant in common protects an owner's larger interest in the property and allows their share to pass to their estate upon death, rather than automatically to the co-owner.
Joint Tenants
Joint tenancy is the other form of joint ownership, where co-owners don't have defined shares in the property.
Upon the death of one joint tenant, their share automatically passes to the surviving tenant(s) under the rules of survivorship.
Tenants Associations
Cardiff has active tenants associations like CCHA, which provide support, advice, and opportunities for tenants.
CCHA offers guidance on applying for properties, transferring tenancies, handling rent issues, keeping pets, and getting involved in the community.
They also have a community benefits fund and employability programs for tenants.
TENANTS SUMMARY
In summary, Cardiff offers various tenancy options, from council and housing association rentals to joint ownership arrangements like tenants in common and joint tenancy.
Tenants associations like CCHA play a vital role in supporting and empowering tenants in the city..