Moving temporarily
You and your household members may be asked to move to another house so we can make repairs or upgrades to the house you’re living in.
Housing options
For us to make repairs or upgrades to the house you’re living in, you will be offered temporary housing so we can complete this work.
You can't stay in temporary housing permanently and you must move back to your house when the work is completed.
Family and friends
We will not ask you to stay with family or friends. However, you can do this if you prefer.
When work is completed, you can then move back into your house.
Helping you move
If we require you to move, we’ll help you by covering all reasonable moving costs you may have.
This may include:
- removalist costs
- reconnection of electricity, gas, telephone
- cleaning
- rubbish removal.
Looking after the house
When you move, you will sign a new tenancy agreement for that house.
It is important that you follow your tenancy agreement, which includes:
- looking after the house and making sure the house isn’t damaged on purpose
- not doing anything illegal in the house
- respecting your neighbours by not disturbing them.
We may issue you a breach notices if you don’t follow your tenancy agreement.
Paying rent
When you move, you must pay rent for the house that you move to. Talk to us as soon as possible if you are having problems paying rent.
See Rent arrears for more information.
When you need to move
We will work with you to plan when you need to move. This will depend on when another house becomes available.
More information
Contact a Housing Service Centre and talk to housing staff for more information about moving while we complete repairs or upgrades to your house.