JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

As at 13 Jul 12
iii. Enforced Move into SFA. Occupants of SSFA may be moved into SFA
mid tour in certain cases following consultation by the HASC with the occupant,
the occupant’s unit and if necessary the single Service chain of command.
Factors including the location of the SFA in relation to the SSFA, the impact on
children’s schooling, relevant welfare and medical considerations and remaining
length of tour are to be considered before any decision to move the occupant
mid tour at public expense is taken.
iv. Failure to renew the lease. In the event that the Agent/Landlord is
unwilling to renew the lease at the MOD Contractor’s annual renewal point, the
occupant will be required to move into SFA (if available to entitlement) at public
expense. Factors including the location of the SFA in relation to the SSFA, the
impact on children’s schooling, relevant welfare and medical considerations and
remaining length of tour are to be considered.
b. Early termination of the lease. In the event that the Letting Agent/Landlord seeks
vacant possession of the property the MOD Contractor will issue the occupant with
40 days notice to vacate. Occupants will be required to move at public expense to
either SFA (if it is available to entitlement) or to alternative SSFA provided by the
MOD contractor prior to expiry of the notice period.
c. Health, safety and security concerns. If SSFA becomes uninhabitable for health,
safety or security reasons the occupant is to notify the MOD Contractor in the first
instance and then inform the HASC. The HASC will liaise with the MOD Contractor
(and may also consult with the Local Service Commander) to ascertain the extent of
the problem and determine whether a temporary or permanent move is necessary.
d. Non Service reasons. Personnel wishing to vacate SSFA for non Service reasons
are to notify the HASC and provide 40 days notice to vacate to the MOD Contractor.
Personnel vacating SSFA for non Service reasons may be required to continue to
pay the SFA charge as if they were still occupying the property from the date they
vacate the property until the initial 6 months of the lease has expired and/or the 40
day notice period has elapsed. A move to another SSFA for personal choice is not
permitted for non-service reasons.
SSFA COSTS
30. Costs falling to DIO Ops Accommodation. DIO Ops Accommodation is
responsible for meeting the costs of:
a. MOD Contractor’s fees (as stated in the MOD Contract) for the provision of
services.
b. Rent for the property.
c. Miscellaneous fees (when it is in the interests of the MOD to do so).
d. Water/sewerage rates
e. Council Tax.
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