Exchanging your home

Can my application to exchange be refused?

Mansfield District Council (MDC) may refuse applications for Mutual Exchange on grounds set out in Schedule 3 of Housing Act 1985, Schedule 14 of Localism Act 2011 and Housing Act 2004 (chapter 6, part 1) The grounds focus on court proceedings, the accommodation, landlord, rent arrears and breach of tenancy agreement. Our Mutual Exchange Policy sets out the circumstances in which an application for a mutual exchange maybe refused along with details of your right to review / appeal.