Issue - meetings
Temporary Accommodation Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure
Meeting: 19/11/2025 - Community and Wellbeing Committee (Item 6.)
6. Temporary Accommodation Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure 
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The Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure outlines how the council manages rental income, rent arrears, and possession proceedings for non-secure tenants and licensees living in interim and temporary accommodation provided or managed by the Council.
The policy and procedure have been reviewed and updated to reflect current legislation, government guidance and good practice.
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 - Draft Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure v1.0, item 6.
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- Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment - Temporary Accommodation Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure 2025, item 6.
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Decision:
Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:
(1) Approve and adopt the Council’s new Rent Arrears Policy and Procedure for Temporary Accommodation, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.