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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 15th January 2013 Tenancy Policy after April 2012 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 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 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 What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Existing Tenancy Types • NBC: Secure Tenancy Introductory Tenancy Temporary Non Secure Tenancies What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Tenancy Types • NBC: Secure Tenancy Fixed Term Tenancy Introductory Tenancy Temporary Non Secure Tenancies What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Length of Tenancies – Existing Tenants:Households moving via Homechoice (to social or affordable rented properties) Lifetime Mutual Exchanges Lifetime What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Proposed Length of Tenancies – New Tenants:Older People (state retirement age) Lifetime Disabled ( Mobility Level 1 or 2) Lifetime Families (inc single parents) 5 years Single and 2 person households 5 years What is in Northampton’s Tenancy Strategy Exceptional Circumstances Extension of introductory tenancy due to ASB 2 years Overcrowded but no alternative accommodation 2 years In an area where shorter tenancies would tackle ASB 2 years Notice of Seeking Possession issued but payment plan maintained 2 years Empty Homes Programme property with less than 5 years on lease Remainder of lease 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 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 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 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