Inclusion of forfeiture proceedings as part of the leaseholder debt recovery
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 31 Oct 2006 by Cabinet
Consultation process
Council’s Debt Management Board reported favourably on the proposal. Leasehold Panel had no objections in introducing proposal
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Executive Member for Housing with Director of Social Services
SLT date: The proposal is an action of 'last resort'. Various safeguards in place to protect the vulnerable like payment arrangments and the 'Housproud' equity release scheme for the elderly. Application of forfeiture will have to be decided by the courts