Former tenant arrears policy

Scope

This policy applies to all former council tenants of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.

Effective Date:

March 2025

Review Date:

March 2028

Author:

Income and Home Ownership Manager

Policy Owned by:

Income and Home Ownership

Statute:

Housing Act 1988

Equality Act 2010

Data Protection Act 2018

Welfare Reform Act 2012

Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) guidance

Human Rights Act 1998

1.1 This policy applies to all tenants who have or have had a Secure Tenancy, Flexible Tenancy or Non Secure Tenancy with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (the council).