❓ A parliamentary question addresses the number of unoccupied Homeswest properties, reasons for vacancy, average vacancy period, timelines for reoccupation, and actions to overcome delays. The Minister provides data and explanations regarding maintenance, refurbishment, and management processes.
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(1) How many Homeswest properties are currently unoccupied in - (a) the Perth metropolitan area; and (b) the remainder of Western Australia? (2) What are the reasons for the vacancies? (3) What is the average period for which these properties have been vacant? (4) What are the time lines in which it is intended to make these usable properties? (5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(b) the remainder of Western Australia?
(3) What is the average period for which these properties have been vacant? (4) What are the time lines in which it is intended to make these usable properties? (5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(4) What are the time lines in which it is intended to make these usable properties? (5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(b) the remainder of Western Australia?
(3) What is the average period for which these properties have been vacant? (4) What are the time lines in which it is intended to make these usable properties? (5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(4) What are the time lines in which it is intended to make these usable properties? (5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(5) What are the reasons for the delays? (6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(6) What is the minister doing to overcome these delays? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Housing and Works advises - (1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(1) (a) In the Perth metropolitan area, 684. (b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(b) In the remainder of Western Australia, 383. (2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(2) Properties may be vacant for the following reasons: undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied; undergoing extensive refurbishment under the Department of Housing and Works upgrade programs, such as New Living and the regional upgrade strategy; fire damage; being modified to house people with special needs, for example, to address mobility issues; awaiting collection or disposal of furniture abandoned by past tenants; awaiting assessment for redevelopment; or extensive maintenance following vandal damage. (3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(3) Properties undergoing general maintenance and cleaning prior to being reoccupied are vacant for an average of nine days. (4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(4) The Department of Housing and Works has a target of reoccupation of vacant properties within 10 days. This applies to all properties that undergo general repairs and cleaning prior to new tenants occupying them. The time line for reoccupation of a property requiring extensive maintenance is longer, and is assessed in accordance with the extent of work required. (5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(5) Delays in reoccupying properties generally occur in instances in which a property requires extensive refurbishment. (6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
(6) In non-remote areas, officers from the department endeavour to attend properties within 24 hours of their becoming vacant to prepare extensive vacated property reports and arrange maintenance and cleaning. Properties are allocated to prospective tenants while they are undergoing maintenance to ensure the properties are reoccupied as soon as the maintenance is completed. Properties undergoing extensive maintenance are allocated completion times in accordance with the extent of work required. This is managed tightly by the department’s regional managers.
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