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Tenancy Strategy

Tenancy Strategy. Sarah Farrow Strategy & Performance Team Leader Northampton Borough Council. Background. Localism Act – Part 7 Chapter 2 (s150-166) Regulatory Standards Tenancy Strategy by 15 th January 2013 Tenancy Policy after April 2012. Who is Tenancy Strategy aimed at?.

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Tenancy Strategy

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  1. Tenancy Strategy Sarah Farrow Strategy & Performance Team Leader Northampton Borough Council

  2. Background • Localism Act – Part 7 Chapter 2 (s150-166) • Regulatory Standards • Tenancy Strategy by 15th January 2013 • Tenancy Policy after April 2012

  3. Who is Tenancy Strategy aimed at? • Covers all housing providers in Northampton • PRP’s have to have regard to it, but not compulsory under Localism Act. • New tenants

  4. Purpose • What kind of tenancies to offer • Circumstances in which a particular tenancy will be granted • Where tenancies granted for a certain term, the length of the terms • The circumstances in which they will grant a further tenancy on the ending of the existing tenancy

  5. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy The Strategy:- • Defines length of tenancy and types of tenure • Details circumstances for a review and the process

  6. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Existing Tenancy Types NBC: Secure Tenancy Introductory Tenancy Temporary Non Secure Tenancies

  7. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Tenancy Types NBC: Secure Tenancy Fixed Term Tenancy Introductory Tenancy Temporary Non Secure Tenancies

  8. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Length of Tenancies – Existing Tenants:-

  9. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Length of Tenancies – New Tenants:-

  10. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Exceptional Circumstances

  11. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Succession Rights:- Existing tenants:- retain succession rights New Tenants:- succession rights limited to spouses, partners and co-habitees

  12. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Circumstances for a non-renewal on review • Property under occupied • Changes to Household make-up or Household Income • Property no longer suitable I.e. adapted property no longer suitable for tenants needs • Tenant and/or advocate do not engage in review process • Possession Proceedings commenced • Disposal or refurbishment of property

  13. What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Review Process • Review undertaken 12 months before end • 6 months notice given • Help and advice available from Housing Options • Min 2 months Notice Seeking Possession • Tenant has right to request a review - must be within 21 days

  14. Next Steps • Consultation for 16 weeks from next week • During 16 weeks, amend existing and create new tenancy type agreements • Revised Changes November • Cabinet December

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