Lettings Policy

Tower Hamlets Lettings PolicyAppendix 1 – How decisions aremade to place you in a BandBand 1 Group AEmergencies271. The decision to award an emergencypriority can be made by a seniormanager or the Housing ManagementPanel based on the individualcircumstances of the household. It willusually consist of a combination ofexceptional social/’welfare/ safety/medical and urgency factors affectingan applicant or their household thatcannot be adequately dealt with withinthe normal rules of the Lettings Policy.(see paragraphs 156 and 191 – 197).Decants272. The decision to decant a block can onlybe made by councillors (for Councilproperties) and Management Boards(for partner landlord properties). (Seeparagraphs 233 – 270).Ground Floor Priority273. The decision to award priority forground floor on medical or disabilitygrounds is made following a medicalassessment and recommendation by aHealth Advisor. (See paragraphs 147 –149).Under occupiers or downsizing274. If you are an existing social housingtenant applying for a home with at least1 bedroom less than you currently have– (See paragraphs 107 - 111). (If you area tenant of a landlord who is not apartner in the Common HousingRegister then a reciprocal agreementwill be required)Band 1 Group BPriority Medical Award275. This award is given following a healthassessment and recommendation by aHealth Advisor. (See paragraphs 126 –155).Priority Social Award276. The decision to make this award ismade by a Panel including a seniorofficer in circumstances as set out inthis policy. (See paragraphs 156– 73 and184 – 190)Priority Target groups277. The decision to make this award ismade by a Lettings Sustainability Officerif evidence is provided to verify that anapplicant meets the criteria for therelevant target group. (See paragraphs207 – 232 for details of the groups).Priority Target group - Singlehomeless in priority need due tovulnerability278. The Council’s homeless service makesthis decision following an assessment(see paragraphs 52 – 67).Band 2Homeless applicants with children andin priority need279. The Council’s Homeless Service makesthe decision on homeless applicationswhether the Council accepts a fullstatutory duty following investigationand an assessment. (See paragraphs 52– 67)Overcrowded applicants280. This will be based upon an assessmentand verification of your circumstances39