ANNEX A Housing Services - Policy on setting of Tenancy Dates for new lettings

1.  The following timescales apply to the setting of tenancy dates for new lettings:-

For offers accepted at viewings which take place on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, the tenancy start date is the following Monday.

For offers accepted at Thursday or Friday viewings, the tenancy start date shall, if the tenant so requests, be delayed by an additional week. If the tenant wishes to move in prior to the Monday following the viewing, however, the tenancy date shall be on that Monday.

In cases of pre-viewing, the tenancy date is set only when it is certain that the outstanding works will either be completed beforehand or can carried out with the tenant in occupation. In the latter case, the housing officer shall issue a letter to the tenant detailing a timescale for completion of the outstanding works.