Adding or Removing Someone from Your Household
A person living in your household is defined as any person over the age of 18, who is residing in your unit for more than 30 days. If a person resides in a unit for more than 30 days, and they are not on the lease they will be considered an illegal border, and your RGI status could be compromised. If you receive a subsidy, you must get approval from LMCH to add an occupant.
To request the addition of someone to your household, you must contact Tenant Services to begin the process:
1. Complete the Add Occupant Request form. You can get a copy by talking to your CRW or by visiting or calling the Main Office.
2. Attach all supporting documents.
3. Send or bring the information to your CRW or the Main Office.
If your request is approved:
- You may need to sign a new lease or addendum to the lease.
- Your rent will be recalculated based on your new household income.
- If a person was added to your household and was on the central wait list, they will be removed from the list.
Some conditions that must be met before another person can be added to your household include:
- They must be eligible for a rent-geared-to-income subsidy.
- Adding the person must meet the city’s occupancy standards (under the London Municipal Code Property Standards section).
- Your account must be in good standing.
To remove someone from your household:
You must contact LMCH within 30 days of someone moving out of your home. If the person was on your lease, they will need to declare in writing that they are giving up on any and all interest in the unit. You may need to sign a new lease or addendum to the lease.
Downsizing (over-housed) Procedures
The City of London and Province of Ontario sets the rules for rent- geared-to-income subsidies and requires tenants to live in units according to the size of their households. If you are living in a unit that is too large for your household, you will be added to LMCH’s internal transfer list. Staff will work with you to find a unit that is the right size for your household. If this takes longer than one year, your household will be added to the central wait list at Housing Access Centre (HAC). You will then be asked to choose at least five housing options with other housing providers.
How to Request a Transfer to Another Unit
LMCH has an approved transfer policy that determines who is eligible for a transfer and how they happen. This policy may change from time to time. You can view the transfer policy at lmch.ca or you can speak with your CRW, who can also assist you in receiving and completing the application forms. You can submit the forms to your Community Relations Worker or by visiting the Main Office. If approved, your name will be added to the waiting list for the properties you choose. Many buildings have long wait lists. In some cases, you may have to wait as long as five to 10 years.
