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Government Clarifies Subletting Rules for Shared Owners with Building Safety Issues

The government has stated that shared owners who cannot sell their homes because of building safety issues should be permitted to sublet their properties. Shared ownership leaseholders are individuals who have purchased a share of their home through a shared ownership scheme and pay rent on the remaining share owned by a housing provider.

This clarification is relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks who manage properties affected by building safety concerns. The update addresses situations where shared owners are unable to sell their homes due to unresolved safety issues, providing them with the option to sublet.

Letting agents and inventory professionals should be aware of this government position when advising shared ownership clients or managing such properties. The clarification may impact tenancy arrangements and property management processes for homes under shared ownership schemes facing building safety challenges.