Relocation

The SA Housing Trust may ask a tenant to move to another property, either temporarily or permanently, if any of the below conditions apply:

In this situation the SA Housing Trust tries to negotiate an acceptable housing alternative with the tenant and may cover any reasonable costs, such as those for a removalist. See the SA Housing Trust policyon relocation on the website.

Registration for transfer

A tenant who has been living in their present home for at least 3 years can apply for a transfer to a vacant property. The SA Housing Trust may approve a Category 1 or 2 transfer where the tenant is at risk or has at least one tenancy issue (such as a need to be closer to medical supports) and where their current accommodation is unsuitable in the long term. See the SA Housing Trust policyon transfers on the website.

Tenant exchanges

The SA Housing Trust also operates a scheme through which approved tenants can exchange properties, but this will only be approved if the properties involved are appropriate to the needs of the exchanging tenants. See the SA Housing Trust policy on mutual exchange on the website.

More information on relocation, transfer and tenant exchanges is available from Housing SA (see the SA Gov- Transfers and Relocations website.)