Decision details

To seek approval from the Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing to adopt the revised Tenancy Policy.

Approval has been given to adopt the proposed Tenancy Policy.

Registered Providers (which includes North Yorkshire Council) are required by law to meet the expectations set out in the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards (Tenancy Standard). The Tenancy Policy has been updated to ensure that we can fulfil the expectations set out in this particular standard.

It is a requirement of the Regulator of Social Housing Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard for a Registered provider, “to take tenant’s views into account in their decision making about how landlord services are delivered and communicate how tenant’s views have been considered”.

It is also good practice and in line with North Yorkshire Councils own consultation principles to consult on a policy which concerns a significant number of its residents (tenants).

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