JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

SECTION I
SERVICE LICENCE
CHAPTER 7
RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR OCCUPATION
0701. Issue of Service Licence. DIO Ops Accommodation is responsible for issuing
each Service occupant of SFA with a Service Licence to Occupy SFA which is to be
countersigned by DIO Ops Accommodation on move in. If the Service person is unable for
Service reasons to attend the move in, the signed Licence is to be handed to the Service
proxy or spouse/civil partner and will be extant from the date of move in. Where SFA is
taken over by a unit representative on behalf of the licensee, the licensee has 14 days
after moving in to notify the HASC of any defects or deficiencies. The HASC will ensure
that the conditions of the Licence are adhered to and will initiate any action required to
remedy any breach of conditions. This may result in withdrawal of the Licence.
0702. Single Service personnel. Single Service personnel (entitled or eligible) occupying
SFA are to sign the Service Licence.
0703. Business/commercial activity. The use of SFA for a business or commercial
activity e.g. internet and home working, mail order catalogue; cosmetic representative;
kitchenware sale; registered child minding etc is not generally prohibited but prior
permission must be sought from the HASC and the Local Service Commander. This is
particularly relevant if the SFA is behind the wire where there may be security and access
considerations. Such activities must not be prejudicial to the good order of the SFA estate
and the general interest of other occupants. Business or commercial undertakings
requiring installation of industrial machinery, storage of heavy, large, toxic or explosive
materials, car repairs or constant visits to the SFA by members of the public (e.g.
surgery/advice services) are not permitted in SFA, and the unauthorised use of a SFA for
such an activity could lead to compulsory vacation.
0704. Payment for damage. The Service Licensee must either make good or instead pay
any cost incurred by DIO Ops Accommodation in making good any damage to the property
or its fixtures and fittings caused by either negligence or accidental damage by the
Licensee or that of any members of the household, including family pets or any invited
visitor or their pets. Damage caused by fair wear and tear and acts of God is excepted.
On those occasions when consultation between the HASC and the occupant does not
resolve the case, the HASC is to consult with the Local Service Commander and decide
whether to pursue the case through the Civil Court (Small Claims Court or the Sheriff’s
Court in Scotland). The matter may also be pursued through the Service disciplinary chain
where the Local Service Commander would make a judgement based on the findings of a
Board of Inquiry which he/she may convene to investigate the circumstances of the
damage and to decide whether the Licensee (or members of their family and visitors under
those circumstances where the Licensee might have taken reasonable steps to prevent
the occurrence) has been responsible for the damage caused. Guidelines for the
assessment of charges in respect to damage to MOD furniture and furnishings are
contained in JSP 384 Chap 13. Current single Service Regulations will apply with regard
to raising debit vouchers.
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