M3 · Social Integration
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.