JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
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If SSFA within this initial 7 day period is not available the MOD Project Manager, in<br />
consultation with the HASC, will authorise further periods <strong>of</strong> NS as appropriate.<br />
34. Accommodation Charges. SFA charges and Contribution in Lieu <strong>of</strong> Council Tax<br />
(CILOCT) will be deducted as if personnel were occupying Grade 1 SFA <strong>of</strong> the equivalent<br />
Type according to their entitlement at the furnished or unfurnished rate as appropriate.<br />
SFA charges for reduced scale SSFA in a high cost rental area will be charged at Grade 2,<br />
thereby reflecting the reduction in the property’s size. The HASC will instigate the start<br />
and stop <strong>of</strong> SFA charges and CILOCT.<br />
35. Re-grading <strong>of</strong> SSFA. As SSFA is procured by a MOD Contractor on behalf <strong>of</strong> MOD<br />
under strict criteria that equate to Grade 1 SFA (except in High Cost Rental Areas – see<br />
para 5 above), it will automatically be charged as Grade 1 accommodation. Where an<br />
occupant believes that the property occupied does not warrant Grade 1 charges, an<br />
application to re-grade the property may be made to the HASC in accordance with the<br />
MOD 4-Tier Grading Regulations (TSARs <strong>JSP</strong> <strong>464</strong> Part 4). The application must be made<br />
within 3 months <strong>of</strong> occupation. Any personnel still occupying self-sourced SSFA iaw<br />
previous regulations are not entitled to request a re-grade.<br />
36. Home to Duty Travel (HDT). Personnel provided with SSFA are entitled to claim<br />
Home to Duty Travel (HDT) in accordance with <strong>JSP</strong> 752.<br />
CHANGES TO AND CESSATION OF ENTITLEMENT<br />
37. Changes in Circumstances. Personnel are to notify their Commanding Officer and<br />
the HASC immediately <strong>of</strong> any change in personal circumstances which renders invalid any<br />
statement made on the initial, or any subsequent, application for SSFA. Personnel are<br />
advised that once the NAC is submitted, data submitted may be cross-referenced with JPA<br />
records. Disciplinary action may be taken if you knowingly submit incorrect / withhold<br />
information that affects your entitlement to accommodation.<br />
38. Promotion/Reduction in Rank. Where promotion or reduction in rank alters the<br />
entitlement to accommodation, occupants are to inform the HASC to determine whether a<br />
move to new accommodation would be appropriate. Consideration should be given to the<br />
remaining length <strong>of</strong> appointment (if less than 6 months remain a move should not normally<br />
be authorised). Similarly, should an individual have served less than the initial 6 months<br />
tenancy a move should not normally be approved until after the 6 month point bearing in<br />
mind the minimum notice period to vacate and any other mitigating Service factors.<br />
APPEAL / COMPLAINT PROCEDURES<br />
39. Personnel will have the opportunity to appeal to the MOD Contractor, HASC / MOD<br />
Project Manager if they consider that properties they have been <strong>of</strong>fered by the MOD<br />
contractor do not meet their entitlement. When deciding who to address the appeal to,<br />
personnel should consider the following:<br />
a. The MOD contractor will attempt to remedy any problem within their power; but<br />
this will be confined to resolution <strong>of</strong> any misunderstandings arising from the<br />
application form and / or any communications between the MOD contractor and<br />
the applicant. Note: an applicant's personal preferences cannot override his/her<br />
basic entitlement. (See para 13 – Choice <strong>of</strong> Property).<br />
As at 13 Jul 12<br />
6C-9