Joint Secure Tenancy(JST)

Joint Secure Tenancy (JST) is a form of secure tenancy in the United Kingdom that allows two or more persons to jointly occupy a property owned by a public sector landlord. It is designed to provide secure housing for families and other groups of individuals who need to live together in one property. The purpose of JST is to provide a secure and safe living environment for those who need it, while also providing tenants with a secure tenancy that they can rely on.

JST is a form of secure tenancy agreement that is established by a landlord and tenants, under the UK’s Housing Act of 1985, which is the governing law relating to all public sector tenancies. It is designed to offer longer-term housing security for tenants, allowing them to remain in the property for an extended period of time. JST provides tenants with the right to remain in the property for an indefinite period, as long as they meet their obligations as tenants, such as paying rent on time and complying