Issue - meetings

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Title of Item/Report

Tenancy Policy

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Record of the Decision

Consideration was given to a report on Tenancy Policy.

The Council completed a Large-Scale Stock Transfer (LSVT) of its councils housing stock in 2010 but retained a small number of properties (as detailed in paragraph 1 of the report).  Since then these properties had been leased to a local Registered Provider, who issued Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements when properties became available for letting.  Due to recent changes in this arrangement, the Council is now responsible for issuing appropriate Tenancy Agreements to its current and new tenants.  To do this the Council was required to prepare and publish a Tenancy Policy.  

A Tenancy Policy sets out the types of tenancy that a landlord would issue to its tenants and the principles and processes that will be followed in granting and ending tenancies.

A copy of the Tenancy policy was attached to the report.

RESOLVED that:-

1.       The proposed Tenancy Policy attached at Appendix A to the report be approved.

2.       The proposed Tenancy Agreement changes for existing tenants as detailed in paragraph 9 of the report be agreed.

3.       Subject to consultation with local Registered Providers as detailed in paragraphs 10 & 11 of the report, delegated authority be given to the Director of Adults, Health & Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing to make any further or necessary amendments to the Tenancy Policy.

4.       Should it be become necessary to amend the Tenancy Policy in response to the Renters Rights Act 2025 (as detailed in paragraph 12 of the report), delegated authority be given to the Director of Adults, Health & Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing to make any necessary amendments.

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Reasons for the Decision

To ensure compliance with relevant legislation and provide transparency in the types of tenancy that will be offered by the Council.  A Tenancy Policy will support the effective use of the Council’s housing stock (current and future) to address housing need across the borough.

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Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None

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Declared (Cabinet Member) Conflicts of Interest

None

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Details of any Dispensations

None

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Date and Time by which Call In must be executed

Midnight, 17 February 2026