Decision details

The 2 new policies have been developed in response to new legislation and where a gap has been identified in operations. They provide a framework for consistency and best practice as well as compliance with the current legislation and with the Regulator for Social Housing.

The 2 new policies are:

• Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy 
• Decant Policy

This report seeks authority for the council to:

1. Adopt the two new policies;

2.  Delegate authority to the Head of Tenant and Leaseholder Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing to make minor operational changes to the policies, as required.

Cabinet agreed to:

1.  Adopt the two new policies;

2.  Delegate authority to the Head of Tenant and Leaseholder Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing to make minor operational changes to the policies, as required.

The presented policies are required for the effective operational delivery of the service and to ensure compliance with the Social Housing Regulation Act 2022. As a Registered Social Landlord, TDC must publish policies that impact on the services to tenants and leaseholders.

The policies have been developed by front line staff delivering these services and have been the subject of consultation with the TTLG.

Agree one or more of the recommended policies. This option is not recommended as all policies are required for the effective operational delivery of the service and to satisfy the requirements of the Social Housing Regulation Act 2022