Reasons you cannot buy your home
There are certain criteria which does not allow you the Right to Buy. You cannot buy your home if -
- you live in sheltered housing
- it is not your principle home. For example, you are not living in the property. This also applies to any other applicant
- your home has been specifically and significantly adapted for disabled and elderly persons
- you have a possession order made against you by a court for non-payment of rent
- or for anti-social behaviour activity. You need to check with your housing officer as such an order may remain against you until you appeal
- you have declared yourself bankrupt
- have a current bankruptcy petition pending against you
- have arranged with creditors. Creditors are persons that you still owe money to