Agenda item - Tenancy Agreement Report

Report of the Executive Director for Neighbourhoods, Communities & Housing (copy attached).

8.1       Officer gave presentation highlighting work carried out by BHCC over Summer in regards to changes to the Tenancy Agreement last updated in 2009. She stated various changes such as updated legislation were addressed along with actions taken by BHCC, questionnaires had also been sent out. She furthered that the new layout includes new sections along with updating of data protection and information sharing statement to be kept in line with BHCC privacy Policy.

8.2       Residents stated the following enquiries and concerns:

·         Enquired as to the vagueness of passage describing what constitutes a weapon

·         Asked for clarity on regarding barbecues or gas containers needed for fuelling objects

8.3       Officers responded to resident’s statement and concerns with the following:

·         Stated that the clause on weapons was deliberately left vague so as to encompass the different situations where an object could be considered a weapon

·         Recommended people contact Housing Customer Service for Fire Services to attend and provide resident meetings.

·         Confirmed this was all to come in to effect in Jan 2018.

8.4       AGREED – that the report be noted.