JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

flowerbeds and existing shrubs, collection of leaves and disposal of garden refuse
during the period they occupy the SFA. However, the occupant is not responsible
for the maintenance of trees within the confines of the property (see para e).
b. Grass cutting for oversize gardens (in excess of 0.2Ha/0.5 Acre). DIO Ops
Accommodation will, at the request of the TLB and on a repayment basis, cut the
grass in oversize gardens (in excess of 0.2Ha/0.5 Acre).
c. Grass cutting for headless families. Grass cutting in enclosed gardens for
headless families is not an entitlement. DIO Ops Accommodation will, as a
discretionary welfare measure paid for by the TLB, cut the grass for headless
families. It is incumbent upon the Local Service Commander to notify DIO Ops
Accommodation of the requirement and any changes thereafter.
d. Void SFA. DIO Ops Accommodation is responsible for the funding and conduct
of all grounds maintenance within gardens of void SFA.
e. Tree surgery. Occupants of SFA are not responsible for the maintenance of
trees in enclosed gardens. The occupant is to refer tree maintenance work to DIO
Ops Accommodation which is responsible for the funding and conduct of all major
maintenance work associated with trees.
0718. Open estate areas. DIO Ops Accommodation is responsible for all grounds
maintenance work in the open estate areas, including unenclosed front gardens.
SECTION VI
PETS
0719. Keeping pets in SFA. It is recognised that many occupants like to keep pets for
comfort and protection. However, the wishes of the occupants to keep pets have to be
balanced against the sensitivities of other occupants living nearby, and the availability of
suitable facilities within the SFA for the pet. In order to keep a pet in SFA, the occupant is
required to seek written permission (Annex B to MOD F1132 – SFA application form) from
the HASC at each duty station before acquiring the pet/bringing the pet into the SFA. The
occupant is required to seek written permission from the HASC for each pet. The HASC
will normally permit small domestic pets except where:
a. The SFA is considered by the HASC to be unsuitable for the type of domestic
pet (e.g. a dog requires exercise outside and the flat/house has no private garden).
b. The animal is not a generally recognised type of domestic pet. Recognised
pets are considered to be dogs, cats, rabbits, caged birds or other small caged
animals.
c. The pet has according to the HASC records, caused a nuisance in the past at
previous SFA.
d. The occupant already has other pets. The HASC will consider applications to
keep further pets on a case by case basis.
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