A scheme is being proposed where a HA will set up a furnished tenancy;
The scheme as outlined works as follows-
-The tenancy agreement states that the furniture never becomes the property of the tenants.
-The tenant gets to choose the furniture they want from a shop that has an arrangement with the LL. Each item of furniture has an applicable weekly service charge.
-The service charge is then levied on the tenant for a period of four years – after which it will not be charged to the tenant even if they continue to live in the property and use the furniture.
-Any repairs to the furniture are the responsibility of the tenant.
Our opinion is that HB will not pay the furniture charge – HA has responded stating that the scheme is in operation in other authorities.
Please can anybody advise if they are aware of similar schemes and if so they are / aren’t paying the furniture charges and reasoning for their decisions?
Any other comments/ opinions would be appreciated.