CIH have published a new briefing paper setting out the practical implications of tenure reform. The briefing will be of use to anyone who is likely to work with fixed term tenancies. It can help you to understand the day-to-day implications of these reforms and to implement them in your organisation.
The briefing covers:
- The nature of fixed term tenancies for both local authorities and housing associations
- The relationship be tween fixed term tenancies and affordable rent
- The requirements for tenancy strategies and tenancy policies
- The use of starter or introductory tenancies before a fixed term
- The rights of tenants with a fixed term tenancy, including the Right to Buy/Right to Acquire, succession, transfers and mutual exchanges
- The processes for ending a fixed term tenancy
- The possibility of challenge when ending a fixed term tenancy