Starting your tenancy with us

Your tenancy agreement

Your tenancy agreement is a legal contract between you and Highland Council. It sets out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

You will be given a copy of your tenancy agreement when you move in. A Housing Officer will go through it with you to make sure you understand it.

If you have lost your tenancy agreement, contact your Housing Officer and we will send you a copy.

The Empty Homes Standard document will give you an idea of what standard to expect when you move in to your new council home. 

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