❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about the number, reasons for, and renewal/non-renewal of fixed-term tenancies in WA public housing. The response provides some data but states that detailed information is unavailable without significant manual review.
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I refer to public housing, and I ask: (a) how many fixed-term tenancies were in place for public housing tenants as at each of the following dates: (i) 30 June 2017; (ii) 30 June 2018; (iii) 30 June 2019; (iv) 30 June 2020; (v) 30 June 2021; (vi) 30 June 2022; (vii) 30 June 2023; and (viii) 30 June 2024; (b) for what reasons might a public housing applicant be placed on a fixed-term tenancy; (c) how many fixed-term tenancies concluded and were renewed, for the same occupants at the same house, in the following years: (i) 2021-22; (ii) 2022-23; and (iii) 2023-24; and (d) how many fixed-term tenancies concluded and were not renewed, for the same occupants at the same house, for the years in (c)?
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Answered
17 September 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
7 days
(a)
Fixed-Term Tenancies
Reporting Date
Fixed Term Tenancies
as at 30 June 2018
1,497
as at 30 June 2019
1,324
as at 30 June 2020
1,358
as at 30 June 2021
1,164
as at 30 June 2022
1,119
as at 30 June 2023
1,136
as at 30 June 2024
953
Comparative reporting is not available prior to 30 June 2018 due to Department of Communities system and reporting changes.
(b) Tenants may be asked to sign a fixed term tenancy agreement (FTT) for a range of reasons. This includes where FTT are used as an alternative to eviction, providing the tenants with an opportunity to address previous tenancy issues and transition back into a periodic tenancy; where FTT are used on compassionate grounds, for example, in cases where tenants require additional time to find alternative accommodation including after changes in family circumstances or income.
(c - d) The Department of Communities’ reporting does not capture Fixed Term Tenancies in the format requested. Providing this data would require a manual review of individual case files and is not considered a reasonable use of government resources.
However, should the Honourable member have a more specific question, the Minister will endeavour to provide an answer.
Fixed-Term Tenancies
Reporting Date
Fixed Term Tenancies
as at 30 June 2018
1,497
as at 30 June 2019
1,324
as at 30 June 2020
1,358
as at 30 June 2021
1,164
as at 30 June 2022
1,119
as at 30 June 2023
1,136
as at 30 June 2024
953
Comparative reporting is not available prior to 30 June 2018 due to Department of Communities system and reporting changes.
(b) Tenants may be asked to sign a fixed term tenancy agreement (FTT) for a range of reasons. This includes where FTT are used as an alternative to eviction, providing the tenants with an opportunity to address previous tenancy issues and transition back into a periodic tenancy; where FTT are used on compassionate grounds, for example, in cases where tenants require additional time to find alternative accommodation including after changes in family circumstances or income.
(c - d) The Department of Communities’ reporting does not capture Fixed Term Tenancies in the format requested. Providing this data would require a manual review of individual case files and is not considered a reasonable use of government resources.
However, should the Honourable member have a more specific question, the Minister will endeavour to provide an answer.
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