Decision details

The Cabinet had before it a report * from the Head of Housing and Health on the Variation to Standard Mid Devon Housing Tenancy Agreement.

The Cabinet Member for Housing, Assets and Property Services and Deputy Leader outlined the contents of the report with particular reference to the following:

• The current Tenancy Agreement was launched in 2016 and was due for a review. However, as the Cabinet approved the Homes PDG recommendation that the use of Flexible Tenancies be halted further changes were required to the Tenancy Agreement to reflect this change and therefore there was a requirement to undertake a broad review of the agreement now.
• In addition to the above, many of the MDH Policies had been reviewed and updated in line with recent legislation changes and the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The changes made were also not reflected in the current 2016 Agreement.

RESOLVED that the procedure for the variation of tenancy conditions and updating the standard Tenancy Agreement, including formal consultation with tenants, commence in line with the Housing Act 1985 (sections 102 & 103 as recommended by the Homes Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr S Clist and Seconded by Cllr S Keable)

Reason for Decision:

Homes and social housing were a clear priority within the Corporate Plan. The Council would work closely with its tenants to ensure they felt safe, secure and happy in their homes. It was also important that the obligations on tenants and MDH as the landlord were clearly defined and this was where an up to date, clear standard Tenancy Agreement was important.