Decant policy

3.1 Disturbance and Home Loss 

3.1.1 Compensation will be in accordance with the Land Compensation 1973 (as amended by annual increases to home loss payments by The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations) and the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Act. 

3.2 Regulatory 

3.2.1 The regulatory standards apply to any tenant or leaseholder affected by a temporary or permanent decant. 

3.2.2 RSH Safety and Quality Standard para 1.4 and 2.2: Registered providers shall: 

 (a) must provide an effective, efficient and timely repairs, maintenance and planned improvements service for the homes and communal areas for which they are responsible.
 (b) must identify and meet all legal requirements that relate to the health and safety of tenants in their homes and communal areas.

3.2.3 RSH Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard 2.1: Registered providers shall: 
 a) must ensure that communication with and information for tenants is clear, accessible, relevant, timely and appropriate to the diverse needs of tenants. 

3.2.4 RSH Tenancy Standard 
Registered providers shall grant tenants who have been moved into alternative accommodation during any redevelopment or other works a tenancy with no less security of tenure on their return to settled accommodation.