One Vision Housing

A mutual exchange is an arrangement wherby two or more tenants exchange properties with each other to their mutual advantage.

If you are a tenant of One Vision Housing, you can exchange with:

• Another tenant of One Vision Housing
• A tenant of a local authority or another Registered Social Landlord  

With a mutual exchange you will be asked to accept the property in the condition it has been left by the last tenant. One Vision Housing will carry out routine repairs in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement, but it will be your responsibility to repair any damage caused by the previous tenant..

Your local Neighbourhood Office will have a list of One Vision Housing tenants wishing to exchange and also a mutual exchange board for you to view.

Once you have found another tenant to exchange with, you should apply in writing to your Neighbourhood Office. The person you wish to exchange with should also make an application to their own landlord.

You will then be visited by your Neighbourhood Officer who will discuss the exchange with you. You will be notified if your application has been approved within 42 days.

Another way to exchange your home is through the Homeswapper Scheme.

1. I have arrears, can still exchange?

You must have a clear rent account before approval to exchange can be given.

2. Can I exchange to a smaller property?

You can move to larger or smaller properties as long as you do not cause a property to be overcrowded or under occupied.