Tenant Handbook



Tenancy AgreementAll Newcastle City Council tenants sign a tenancy agreement and receive a copy of the Tenant Handbook when they sign up for their tenancy.

The Tenant Handbook gives you useful information and advice to help you make the most of your new council tenancy. It aims to help you settle into your new home and to answer any questions you may have throughout your tenancy.

As well as setting out your tenancy conditions, the handbook contains information on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and our rights and responsibilities as your landlord. 

You should read your handbook carefully as it is your guide to the housing service. Make sure you put it in a safe place so you can refer back to it whenever you need to. If you have lost your Handbook, please contact your local Community Housing Office for advice.

Tenancy Agreement

You will sign and receive a copy of this agreement when you move into your home.  You can see a copy of the tenancy agreement below:

Tenant Handbook

Introductory tenancies

Some tenancies are granted on a trial or ‘introductory’ basis.  Introductory tenants here have slightly less rights than secure tenants for the first twelve months of their tenancy.  Click here to read about introductory tenancies.

Useful information about your property

Boiler instructions

You can read instructions and maintenance guides for your home's boiler online:

If you have any other questions about your boiler, contact your local Community Housing Office.

Electric storage heaters