Issue details

Re-introduction of the normal letting procedure

Recent Government guidance that all social housing lettings deemed non-essential can resume as part of the Governments move to re-open the housing market.
Will include:
Void inspections;
Advertising of vacant properties;
Accompanied viewings;
Allocation of properties;
Sign up of tenancy.

Financial/staffing/health & safety (incl virus transmission risks)/service delivery impacts/other risks and impacts considered:
Will assist in void rental loss and void property turnaround periods.
Appropriate resources are in place to carry out remedial repairs.
To ensure safe working practice effective risk assessments are in place for Housing and Building Services Teams.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2020

Decision due: 18 May 2020 by Assistant Director Housing and Building Services

Lead member: Health and Housing Portfolio

Contact: Pauline Mitchell, Assistant Director Housing and Building Services Email: [email protected].

Consultation process

Consulted with Housing and Building Services Teams and Councillor Kevin Nicholson as Cabinet Member.

Decisions