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Introductory Tenancy Policy (update)
Meeting: 29/09/2016 - Cabinet (Item 69)
69 Introductory Tenancy Policy (update) (00-05-20) 
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Arising from a report from the Head of Housing and Property Services, the Homes Group had recommended that the revised Introductory Tenancy Policy be approved.
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Minutes:
Arising from a * report of the Head of Housing and Property Services, the Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that the revised Introductory Tenancy Policy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Housing outlined the contents of the report stating that the review of the policy reflected changes in good practice and legislation. It provided a framework for staff setting out the reasons why the Council issued introductory tenancies, tenants’ rights and responsibilities and what action may be taken where there was a breach of the tenancy during the probationary period.
RESOLVED that the recommendation be approved.
(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr P H D Hare-Scott)
Note: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.
Meeting: 13/09/2016 - Homes Policy Development Group (Item 37)
37 Introductory Tenancy Policy (00:42:00) PDF 113 KB
To receive a report from the Housing Services Manager reviewing the Introductory Tenancy Policy.
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Minutes:
The Group had before it a report * from the Housing Services Manager reviewing the Introductory Tenancy Policy. It was explained that the implications of the Housing and Planning Act would be quite profound and the group needed to bear that in mind. Changes in the legislation would provide the opportunity to increase the length of time somebody could have an Introductory Tenancy. The report set out the changes to the policy which also included changes to the authorisations needed. The number of officers available to sit on a panel should a tenant seek to appeal would be extended. Once officers had a firmer idea regarding the implications involved with the new legislation an updated policy would be brought before them outlining the options regarding future forms of tenure.
RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that the revised Introductory Tenancy Policy be approved.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge and seconded by Cllr Mrs E Andrews)
Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.