Allocations and Transfers

Introduction

The Co-operative recognises that as a Registered Social Landlord, it has obligations to house people from outside the Co-operative in housing need as well as its own members who are seeking a transfer to alternative accommodation.

The Co-operative aims to offer 50% of all true voids to nominations from the London Borough of Lambeth, or to referrals from advice agencies or short-life housing Co-operatives.

All people housed through referrals must be on the London Borough of Lambeth housing list.

The Co-operative may also open its own waiting list from time to time to offer housing opportunities to people with a local connection through residence or work. People who apply to be on the Co-operative’s waiting list must also be on the London Borough of Lambeth’s housing list (See the Community lettings policy, Agreed June 2002).

The Co-operative recognises that it has a limited stock, and will also advise members of alternative housing options when it is unable to provide suitable housing itself.