Not all housing association tenants have the same protection from eviction. The type of tenancy agreement you have will affect many of your rights, including how and when the housing association can evict you, whether you can pass your tenancy on, and whether you have the right to buy.
Housing associations provide secure, assured, assured shorthold, and starter tenancies, or they can apply to the courts to demote your tenancy. They should give you a written tenancy agreement that clearly says what type of tenancy you have and outlines your rights and responsibilities.
For a summary of the different types of housing association tenancies, download a free Shelter housing advice booklet.
