Published: Thursday 18 January 2024
Commitments to lifetime tenancies, supporting people to remain in their homes and to understand their rights and a proactive approach to preventing homelessness are among the priorities set out in a Draft Tenancy Strategy now open for consultation.
The Draft Strategy sets out Kensington and Chelsea Council’s expectations of tenancies offered by the registered social housing providers in the borough.
Residents, partners and stakeholders have from today (Thursday 18 January) until Thursday 29 February to share their views on the document by taking part in the online consultation.
The priorities in the Draft Tenancy Strategy support some of the housing-related objectives in the latest Council Plan, which sets out how the Council aims to achieve its ambition of creating a greener, safer and fairer borough.
Cllr Sof McVeigh, Lead Member for Housing, said:
“A stable home is the bedrock of healthy family life, providing peace of mind and allowing firm foundations to be built.
“We’ve committed to providing that certainty by offering lifetime tenancies for our tenants and this Draft Tenancy Strategy calls on every housing provider operating in the borough to do the same.
“I encourage anyone with an interest in social housing to look at our proposals and share their thoughts so that we can continue to make housing fairer in Kensington and Chelsea.”
What are the priorities?
- Lifetime tenancies are the preferred option in the borough
- Residents are supported to live in their homes for as long as it remains suitable
- Social housing providers take a proactive approach to preventing homelessness where they decide to end a tenancy
- Residents understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to their tenancy, appeals and complaints
How can I share my views?
Visit the Council’s consultation portal to take part in the six-week Draft Tenancy Strategy consultation.