❓ A parliamentary question probes Homeswest's procedures for reviewing tenant eligibility, actions taken when tenants are no longer eligible, and assistance provided. The response details review frequency, eviction processes, challenges faced, and support mechanisms, but lacks specific eviction numbers.
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(1) How often does Homeswest review the financial situation of tenants to determine whether they are still eligible to occupy Homeswest accommodation? (2) What steps does Homeswest take to move tenants out of Homeswest accommodation when it ascertains that they are no longer eligible? (3) How many tenants have been asked to move out in each of the following years: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05? (4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(2) What steps does Homeswest take to move tenants out of Homeswest accommodation when it ascertains that they are no longer eligible? (3) How many tenants have been asked to move out in each of the following years: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05? (4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(3) How many tenants have been asked to move out in each of the following years: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05? (4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(2) What steps does Homeswest take to move tenants out of Homeswest accommodation when it ascertains that they are no longer eligible? (3) How many tenants have been asked to move out in each of the following years: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05? (4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(3) How many tenants have been asked to move out in each of the following years: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05? (4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(4) Does Homeswest encounter any difficulties when it asks tenants to move out? (5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(5) If so, what is the nature of these difficulties? (6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(6) Has Homeswest developed any sort of early-warning system for tenants in respect of their financial situation? (7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(7) Does Homeswest assist tenants to move out? (8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(8) If so, in what ways? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(1) Annually. (2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(2) The department discusses the situation with the tenant and advises of available options, including home ownership opportunities. Following discussion with the tenant to ascertain the circumstances, the action taken will be determined by the terms of the tenancy agreement. Tenants who have signed a tenancy agreement from 1996 onwards will be in breach of their tenancy if they become ineligible for accommodation, and the department may take action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Prior to 1996, the tenancy agreement did not contain a clause relating to the continuing eligibility of a tenant, so the department will negotiate a suitable solution with the tenant. (3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(3) The department does not record the number of tenants asked to move out of a property due to ineligibility, and the Minister for Housing and Works is not prepared to commit the resources to investigate this issue. (4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(4) Yes. (5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(5) Tenants are reluctant to move out of a property when they have been longstanding tenants and have become familiar with the property, their neighbours and the community facilities. (6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(6) Tenants are not forced to vacate their properties immediately on becoming ineligible for Homeswest accommodation. All cases are assessed initially and then reviewed six months after the tenant is notified of his or her ineligibility before any action is taken to ask him or her to move. Tenants receive a quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of Homeswest news and policies. The issue of the need to continue to remain eligible for Homeswest accommodation has been a topic in two previous newsletters, and arrangements are being made for it to be raised again in the upcoming summer 2005 edition. (7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(7) Yes. (8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
(8) Financial assistance is not offered to tenants. However, home ownership options are offered to assist tenants to purchase their own home, such as a Keystart loan.
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