To vary the secure tenancy conditions, the council is required by the 1985 Housing Act to consult all tenants on the proposed changes, consider all the responses received, and issue a notice of variation to formally implement the new terms.

The draft new agreement will address a number of issues, including:

• Restrict rights of succession to reflect the current law, which will reduce the number of successions and increase the availability of housing
• Review wording to ensure clear communication and plain English
• Strengthen provisions on domestic abuse to prepare MKC to enable it to seek Domestic Abuse Housing Accreditation in the future
• Ensure provisions for recharging enable MKC to recover costs effectively
• Implement “any day” tenancy starts and terminations –  reducing risk of income loss through switching to Universal Credit
• Digitise the agreement and process which will speed up sign ups and enable a paperless approach

Strengthen the rules in several areas including:

• Fire safety  
• Anti-social behaviour
• Recharging for tenant damage
• Enabling access for repairs and gas safety checks
• Keeping communal areas safe, clean and clear

Please let us know your thoughts on the proposed changes by clicking on the link below.

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