Purpose

To request approval for the
Crawley Homes' damp and mould policy in order to comply with
Housing Regulation.

Content

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet:

a)               
approves the adoption and subsequent publication of Crawley Homes
Damp and Mould policy (Appendix
A of report
CH/217)

b)               
delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in consultation
with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments to this
policy as further changes to legislation and statutory guidance are
introduced or following a subsequent review. 
(Generic Delegation
7 will be used to enact this recommendation).

Reasons for the
Recommendations

To ensure that Crawley Homes is compliant with
all significant safety legislation relating to the management of
residential accommodation.

To fulfil regulatory requirements, including
the provision of direct information to tenants, ensuring
transparency and accountability.

To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and
representatives operate within and understand their
responsibilities under the law.