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Making better use of Making better use of existing housing stockexisting housing stock
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Tim Crook
Problems?Problems?
Waiting Lists – 1.8 millionOver-crowding – 258,000Under-occupation – 428,000Reduced Mobility
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Solution?Solution?
The Localism Bill
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Tenure ReformTenure Reform
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Tenure ReformTenure Reform
Fixed Term Tenancies for new Tenants2/3 Social Landlords plan to useUse will vary: (1) limited, (2) pilot, (3)
targeted, and (4) lock-stock
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Tenure ReformTenure ReformNew Tenancy StandardIncreased FreedomPrinciples rather than PrescriptionTenancies must be compatible with: (1)
housing purpose, (2) household needs, (3) community sustainability, and (4) efficient use of stock
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Tenure ReformTenure Reform
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The Key?
Tenancy PolicyTenancy Policy
Publish and maintain clear and accessible Tenancy Policy
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Tenancy PolicyTenancy Policy
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Types of Tenancies availableLength of any Fixed TermCircumstances for granting certain
tenancy types and reissuingAppeal routesProvisions for vulnerable groupsAdvice and assistance
TerminationTermination
During the term – normal procedureEnd of term – Automatic and
Unqualified: subject to Policy‘Minded To’ Notices – at least 6
months before the end: include reasons and review options
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Like a walk in the park...Like a walk in the park...
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Mandatory ManaclesMandatory Manacles
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Mandatory ManaclesMandatory Manacles
L&Q v WeaverKay v UKManchester CC v PinnockBirmingham CC v Frisby
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Mandatory ManaclesMandatory Manacles
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Mandatory ManaclesMandatory Manacles
Presumption of legitimacyTenant to raise ProportionalityNo need for breach to impact on 3rd
partyNo need for Landlord to establish
complaintsRare case where a Tenant will succeed
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Tenancy Fraud and Unlawful Tenancy Fraud and Unlawful Sub-lettingSub-letting
1 – 5% of stock affected50,000 properties£75,000 per property£3 ¾ billion
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PreventionPrevention
Sign-upPhotographs – Data ProtectionITSettling-in VisitsRaising Public AwarenessEncouraging ReportingTenancy Audits housing
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EnforcementEnforcement
Criminal Sanction – not yetCivil Sanction‘only or principal home’Notices
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EnforcementEnforcement
Possession ProceedingsPlead ‘in the alternative’Surrender
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