Decision details

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

To approve and adopt the North Yorkshire Council Tenancy Agreement following completion of statutory consultation, and to proceed with implementation.

The decision was taken to adopt a single North Yorkshire Council Tenancy Agreement in order to harmonise legacy tenancy arrangements inherited from Harrogate, Selby and Richmondshire, ensuring legal compliance, clarity and consistency for tenants and staff. Statutory consultation was undertaken in accordance with housing legislation and generated broad understanding and acceptance of the proposals, with officers making only minor drafting clarifications to improve tenant understanding.

The principal alternative option considered was to retain the existing legacy tenancy agreements inherited from Harrogate, Selby and Richmondshire, however, this was rejected as it would perpetuate inconsistency in tenant rights and responsibilities, create ongoing operational and legal complexity, and limit the Council’s ability to implement housing management improvements.