Issue details

Changes to Tenancy Agreement

This report summarises comments received from tenants in response to a preliminary notice of intention to vary the tenancy agreement, issued in April 2006.  It sets out recommended amendments to the proposals in the preliminary notice and provides, at appendix 3, the final proposed new tenancy agreement.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 25 Jul 2006 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Isidoros Diakides isidoros.diakides@haringey.gov.uk

Contact: Jim Crook, Director of Social Services Email: jim.crook@haringey.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation was undertaken in accordance with the procedure prescribed by section 103 of the Housing Act 1985.  A preliminary notice of intention to vary the tenancy agreement was sent by the Council to tenants.  The notice set out the proposed variations and their effects and invited comments from tenants.

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Director of Social Services and Executive Member for Housing

SLT date: Safeguards will be included in the Housing Department's procedures to ensure that vulnerable people, including those with mental health problems and learning difficulties, are protected under the new tenancy agreement. Outcomes of the changes will be monitored by ethnic background, age, gender and disabilitiy.