Purpose

Reports
introduces the proposal to adopt a Policy for the recharging of
occupants of temporary accommodation who have maliciously, wilfully
or neglectful damaged, damage to a temporary accommodation
property, or it’s fixtures and fittings, for the costs
incurred by the Council to repair damage or replace fixtures or
fittings.

Decision

RESOLVED –

 

That the adoption of the Temporary Accommodation
Recharge Policy to enable the Council to recharge costs by
households living in temporary accommodation that incur due to
malicious or wilful damage or unreasonable misuse be
approved.

 

That the Head of Housing, Health and Environment, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities be
delegated authority to make any minor changes to the Temporary
Accommodation Recharge Policy as may become necessary be
approved.

 

 
REASON FOR DECISION: To
enable the Council to recover costs would act as a deterrent and
help retain a stock of well-maintained properties.