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Step 2 Landlord's Response Notice

Having received your claim form, your landlord must send you a notice (Form RTB2) telling you whether or not you have the Right to Buy. You should get this within 4 weeks from the date on which your landlord received your RTB1 form (or within 8 weeks if you have been a tenant of your landlord for less than 2 years).

If your landlord says that you don't have the Right to Buy your home, he must explain why. The property may be one of the exceptions listed. If you don't agree with his explanation, you can get advice from a Citizens Advice Bureau or from a solicitor. If you are still not satisfied, you can write to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister or to the Welsh Assembly Government or the Housing Corporation at the useful addresses listed.

This guide is adapted from Your Right To Buy Your Home, © Crown Copyright 2005; Amended Reprint March 2006. Posted on this site September 2008.

Right To Buy

The council right to buy (RTB) scheme was introduced by the government in 1980 in order to give long-term council tenants the chance to own their own houses. Its aim was to help those people who may not have been able to afford to buy a home, so a discounted home-buying scheme was created. Another advantage is that it encourages stability and has a positive effect within local communities. The RTB scheme is still giving tenants an opportunity to become a home owner and currently many people are taking the opportunity to see the property value of your house increase, so ensure you grab the opportunity presented by as well. Qualified RTB mortgage dealers can help you on every step of the way, making the procedure efficient and less stressful.