M3
Slide 18
CONTENT
Sustaining Tenancy: Beyond Preventing Eviction
Securing housing is only the first step. Sustaining tenancy is an ongoing process.
Tenancy breakdown may occur due to:
Rent arrears recurrence
Neighbour disputes
Property maintenance neglect
Mental health deterioration
Substance relapse
Administrative non-compliance
Social isolation
Tenancy sustainment strategies may include:
Regular follow-up visits
Budgeting and financial management support
Mediation with landlords
Crisis response teams
Community integration support
Flexible rent assistance
Practical household management training
In Housing First programmes, tenancy sustainment is supported through:
Ongoing case management
Multidisciplinary support
Rapid crisis response
Voluntary but proactive engagement
Without structured support, individuals with long-term homelessness histories may struggle to adapt to independent living.