Decision details

To seek approval from the Executive Member for the NYC Tenancy Policy, following consideration of tenant representations received during the statutory consultation process.

To approve the amendments to the North Yorkshire Council Tenancy Policy following statutory consultation and to proceed with implementation.

The decision was taken to approve amendments to the North Yorkshire Council Tenancy Policy to remove legacy inconsistencies by introducing a standard 52week rent collection period and changes to tenancy start dates. Statutory consultation showed broad understanding and acceptance of these changes, with only minor clarifications required, and approval supports clearer rent management, simpler administration and compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s Consumer Standards.

The option of retaining the existing Tenancy Policy without amendment was considered but rejected, as this would continue legacy inconsistencies in rent collection periods and tenancy start arrangements and undermine effective rent management.