Decant policy

Leaseholders and suitable permanent alternative accommodation

26.1 For planned works we will consult leaseholders on any major works before any discussion about possible decants. WHBC will seek legal advice if we are prevented from fulfilling our repair and maintenance obligations as a result of a leaseholder refusing to be decanted.

26.2 Where we have a statutory duty to do so, we will compensate leaseholders for the loss of their home.

26.3 The conditions for Home Loss Payments and Disturbance Payments are the same as for tenants, i.e. the decant must be permanent due to redevelopment or improvement works, and the owner or their subtenant must have been living in the property at the date of displacement (and for Home Loss, for the previous 12 months). See section 30.