Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 February 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on how the DTLR publication Independent Tenant Advisers and Stock Transfers-A Good Practice Guide by Barbara Carlisle and Michael Wagstaff deals with the implications of the Unfair Terms Regulations 1999 for the independent tenant adviser; and what the cost was of this document.

Answer: Ms Bridget Prentice: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on how the DTLR publication Independent Tenant Advisers and Stock Transfers-A Good Practice Guide by Barbara Carlisle and Michael Wagstaff deals with the implications of the Unfair Terms Regulations 1999 for the independent tenant adviser; and what the cost was of this document. [96567] Mr. McNulty: Chapter 10 of the Independent Tenant Advisors and Stock Transfers good practice guidance provides guidance on how the Independent Tenant Advisor can work with the local authority to ensure tenants have the information they need about the proposed stock transfer and provide impartial advice on tenancy agreements, rent levels and future rent guarantees. However it does not make specific reference to the Unfair Terms Regulations 1999. The guide was produced as a free publication.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 96567; 399 c841W;399 c838-9W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Council housing Property transfer Publications Tenants Tenancy agreements Unfair practices
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk