JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

As at 13 Jul 12
b. Applicants who having accepted a NAC subsequently decline SSFA, preferring
to await the availability of suitable SFA.
c. The HASC, having issued a NAC, subsequently find that suitable SFA becomes
available:
(1) The HASC may withdraw the NAC and offer appropriate SFA at any time
up to 51 days (for moves within UK) and 65 days (for moves to UK from
overseas) before the applicant’s required date (ie, the latest time that the SSFA
Application Form 1132A must be submitted to ensure its timely administration).
(2) Thereafter, the HASC may only withdraw the NAC if the applicant is
prepared, as a matter of personal choice, to forego SSFA and accept the
offered SFA.
0605. Accommodation required date. The accommodation required date is to be
annotated on the SSFA Application Form 1132A and may only be specified for up to 2
days prior to the Assignment Date, or thereafter. The required date may not be specified
prior to the date of posting, unless the applicant is vacating tied/ex officio SFA, or assigned
to UK from overseas, in which case SSFA is to be provided to ensure continuity of housing
provision.
0606. Choice of accommodation. In accordance with tasking provided by the HASC, the
MOD Contractor is required to identify 2 properties to the applicant’s entitlement. The
HASC is to verify that properties meet the entitlement before the Contractor makes
arrangements to show them to the prospective occupant. The prospective occupant is to
view properties, preferably within a 24 hour period, and select a preferred property.
0607. Notice of address. Where possible, and subject to the availability of suitable
property, the Contractor will provide occupants of SSFA with the following notice of
address:
a. Moving within UK. Normally a minimum of 14 days prior to the applicant’s
required date.
b. Returning to UK from overseas. Normally a minimum of 28 days prior to the
applicant’s required date.
0608. Self sourcing of accommodation. Self sourcing of accommodation is not
permitted.
0609. Lease Agreement and Licence to Occupy. The MOD Contractor is required to
enter into a Lease Agreement with the Agent/Landlord of the property. Under the terms of
the Lease Agreement the occupant has no security of tenure beyond the initial 6 month
period. The occupant is required to sign a Licence to Occupy which is between the
occupant and the MOD Contractor - see Annex B. Occupants of SSFA will not be allowed
to vacate SSFA under 6 months other than for Service reasons, or in other exceptional
circumstances agreed by the HASC Area Housing Manager following consultation with the
Local Service Commander. Thereafter, the Licence to Occupy may be terminated by
either side on giving 40 days notice.
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