Family intervention tenancy

A Family Intervention Tenancy (FITs) is a type of housing tenancy in the United Kingdom that can be granted under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008. A Family intervention tenancy only occurs where a tenant is guilty of anti-social behaviour.[1]

Section 297 of the Housing & Regeneration Act 2008 provides local housing authorities and registered social landlords in England and Wales with the power to offer Family Intervention Tenancies. FITs came into force on 1 January 2009.[2] A tenant is not obligated to enter into a FIT.[3]

References

  1. ^ Astin, D. (2011) Housing Law: An Adviser's Handbook, London: Legal Action Group, Chapter 3: Different Types of Tenancies
  2. ^ Guidance on the use of Family Intervention Tenancies (PDF). London: Department for Communities and Local Government. January 2009. ISBN 978-1-4098-1032-2.
  3. ^ "Family intervention tenancies and projects". Shelter Legal England. Retrieved 22 May 2021.