Tenancy policy

Scope

This policy sets out the Council’s approach to tenancy management and applies to all existing and new tenants of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC)

Effective Date:

July 2024

Review Date:

July 2027 (or sooner if there are changes to guidance and legislation)

Author:

Executive Director (Resident Services and Climate Change)

Policy Owned by:

Executive Director (Resident Services and Climate Change)

Statute:

Localism Act 2011

Social Housing Regulation Act 2023

National Standards Tenancy Standard 2012

Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 – economic and consumer standards (April 2024 onwards)