Law or policy

Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy

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Tower Hamlets Council approved its Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy in July 2025, aiming to embed fair treatment across all services.

Tower Hamlets Council approved its Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy in July 2025, aiming to provide better support and fair treatment for vulnerable residents. The policy seeks to embed fair treatment across all council services, ensuring staff and contractors are aware of vulnerabilities and that appropriate support is available to help people live successfully in their homes.

The policy defines a vulnerable resident as anyone with a condition, disability, or personal circumstance requiring specific support. It outlines how the council will identify and support these residents in accessing housing management services and sustaining their tenancies and leases.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council approved the Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy in July 2025. Source
  2. The policy was approved at a Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee meeting. Source
  3. The policy aims to provide better support and fair treatment for vulnerable residents. Source
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