Most real estate agents and private landlords want to see a reference from a prospective tenant’s former landlord before they accept someone as a tenant.
Department of Community and Justice (DCJ) Housing is the landlord for all public housing tenants.
DCJ Housing helps people move from public housing accommodation to private rental accommodation by providing a Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy. There is no cost involved, the Statement is free.
A Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy is a reference from DCJ Housing that provides details about:
- where you live or lived as a public housing tenant
- the date your tenancy started
- whether your tenancy was satisfactory
The purpose of the Statement is to show a future real estate agent or landlord that a person has been a satisfactory tenant.
How to request a Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy
Only a tenant (or former tenant) can request a Statement; other household members cannot request a Statement.
Complete the application for a Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy form and take it to your local DCJ Housing office, fax it or post it to:
DCJ Housing
Fax: 9612 6393
Postal address:
Locked Bag 7150
Liverpool BC 1871
Get more information at DCJ Housing about Statements of Satisfactory Tenancy.