Social landlords introduce five-year fixed-term tenancies in Kent

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities, Local Government

A group of social landlords in Kent has introduced five-year fixed-term secure tenancies for residents.The Kent Housing Group (KHG) - which includes all local authorities and most housing associations - has used powers under the Localism Act 2011 to bring in the strategy to reflect what it believes are the needs of tenants and housing providers across the county.KHG contends that five years is long enough for families to settle and gain a sense of belonging to their community. At the end of the five yea...

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