Housing Department

Allocations Section

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER TO ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION

NOTE: Applications for transfer can only be considered where the tenant has a minimum of two complete years of tenancy at current address and where the tenant has a clear rent account for at least six months prior to application. The Tenant(s) / Household must have NO history of anti-social behaviour.

In accordance with the Council’s Allocation Scheme applications will be accepted for inclusion on the Transfer list on the basis of the following criteria only:

(a)  Older Persons (aged 65 or over) downsizing accommodation

(b)  Tenants downsizing to the specific unit size of accommodation that matches their need according to section 8 of Part 2 of this Scheme.

(c)  Overcrowding

(d)  Anti-Social: Transfers will only be considered on grounds of anti-social behaviour where a Garda Superintendent has stated that there is a risk to personal safety

(e)  Medical: The Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 require that applicants seeking housing transfers on medical/disability grounds require the following original documentation:

Medical Consultant’s Certificate specifying the nature of the medical condition or disability and noting whether the condition is degenerative.

Occupational Therapist’s report in respect of any specific accommodation requirements (if any)

Medical Letters requesting that housing applicants be provided with medical priority must show how the provision of social housing, with regard to the applicants current housing accommodation, will improve/alleviate the applicants medical condition.

MUTUAL TRANSFER REGISTER

South Dublin County Council have introduced a Mutual Transfer Register to assist tenants to identify and make contact with other suitable Local Authority Tenants for the purpose of arranging inter-transfers.

Please indicate if you wish to have your name included on this register by ticking the appropriate box.

I wish to have my name included on the Mutual Transfer Register and authorize South Dublin County Council to release agreed personal details e.g. contact number to suitable applicants seeking a mutual transfer. 5

I do not wish to have my name included on the Mutual Transfer Register 5

NAME OF APPLICANT/S: ______

PHONE NO: ______

PRESENT ADDRESS: ______

DATE OF TENANCY: ______

ACCOUNT NO: ______

PPS NUMBER: ______

PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT AND FAMILY (TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL)
Members of Household / Sex (M/F) / PPS No. / Date of Birth / Occupation / Name/Address of Employer/School / Income

*Please note this application cannot be processed without PPS Numbers for all members of the household

Have you/your partner previously made an application for a transfer? YES/NO

Weekly Rent €______No. of Bedrooms:______Condition of Dwelling: ______

MPRN No: (see Electricity Bill) ______

GPRN No: (see Gas Bill) ______

House Type: Apartment Mid Terrace End –Terrace

Alterations carried out by Local Authority (to include special adaptations):

Have you/spouse/partner previously had a tenancy with any Local Authority: YES/NO

IF YES, Please state:

Name of Authority / Address of Dwelling / Dates of Tenancy (From – to)

Reason for requesting Transfer: (medical, downsizing, overcrowding, anti-social)

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South Dublin County Council reserves the right to liaise with the Health Service Executive (HSE), An Garda Siochána, Department of Social Protection and other Statutory Bodies

AREA OF PREFERENCE FORM

Please indicate preferred Area by ticking box alongside the AREAS Listed below. You may tick as many areas as required.

N.B. Please note the Estates listed in each Area are the estates for which you will be considered if you chose that area.

NORTH OF THE NAAS ROAD -PREVIOUSLY CLONDALKIN & LUCAN 5

Includes the following Housing Estates:-

Airlie Heights, Arthur Griffith, Balgaddy, Deansrath,Droim Na Coille, Dunawley, Foxdene, Greenfort, Harelawn, James Connolly Park, Kilcronan, Kilmahuddrick, Lealand, Lindisfarne, Liscarne, Melrose, Michael Collins Park, Moorfield, Nangor, Neilstown, Old Church,Old Tower, Rowlagh, Sarsfield, Shancastle, St Finians, St Marks, St Ronans

SOUTH OF THE NAAS ROAD –PREVIOUSLY TALLAGHT CENTRAL, TALLAGHT SOUTH & TERENURE/RATHFARNAHAM AREAS 5

Includes the following Housing Estates:-

Allenton, Ard Mor, Avonbeg, Avonmore, Balrothery, Barrack Court, Bawnlea, Bolbrook, Brookview, Castle Lawns, Castle Park, Castletymon, Cloonmore, Cushlawn, Daletree, Deerpark, Donomore, Dromcarra, Drumcairn, Fortunestown, Garrynisk,, Glenmore, Glenshane, Homelawn, Kilclare, Kilcarrig, Killinarden Estate, Killinarden Heights, Kilmartin, Kiltalown, Knockmore, Limekiln, Mac Uilliam, Marlfield,Old Court Mill, Pairc Mhuire, Pinetree, Palmer Park, Pearse Brothers Park, Quarry Drive, Rathlawns, Rathmintin, Rossfield, Russell Square, St Aonghus, St Dominics, St Maelruans, Tara Hill, Taylors Court, Tymon North, Tymonville, Westpark, Whitebrook, Whitechurch, Willbrook

I wish to be considered for Voluntary Housing 5


Maintenance:

In advance of approval of any transfer a dwelling inspection will be carried out by a Housing Inspector.

(1)  If it is deemed that repairs are necessary for the application to proceed, the necessary work will be outlined to the tenant and they may not request a re-inspection of the property until the requested works are completed.

(2)  Photos will be taken on condition of dwelling on 1st inspection.

(3)  If the Transfer Application is successful the following measures should be carried out prior to the second (final) inspection:-

·  All household rubbish and furniture must be removed from the dwelling, which includes the attic, front and rear gardens.

·  Grass to be cut and gardens to be levelled and any holes filled with soil, and left in clean condition.

·  The interior should be painted in neutral colours, i.e. cream, magnolia

·  All floors to be swept and mopped. Kitchen units should be washed & left in clean condition.

·  All refuse bins must be clean and empty.

·  All electrical sockets, light switches, smoke alarms and heat detectors must be in working condition (i.e. must not be painted over or broken).

NB If a dwelling is abandoned by the tenant(s) a thorough inspection and subsequent Report will be done, containing costs borne by the Council. These costs will be followed up for repayment by the tenant and prior to any application for housing these costs will have to be paid in full.

I hereby declare that the foregoing information is correct, and apply to South Dublin County Council for a transfer. I confirm that the dwelling I am transferring from will be available for inspection with regard to the conditions outlined above. I am prepared to pay rent in accordance with the Council’s Differential Rent scheme, in the event of my application being successful.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ______

SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE: ______

DATE: ______

N.B. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY A STATEMENT OF RENT ACCOUNT

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO:-

By Post:- South Dublin County Council, Housing Allocations Section, County Hall, Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

By Hand:- Customer Care Counters at Tallaght or Clondalkin Offices