Decision details

The Director of Resources and Housing agreed to approve the transfer of 7 Lea Farm Crescent into the housing stock and secure its refurbishment to meet the Council’s letting standard.
As part of the HCA/Homes England long term empty homes scheme, the purchase and refurbishment of 7 Lea Farm Crescent to be let as a council home to an applicant on the Leeds Homes Register. The HCA/Homes England grant unit rate is £27,802 and this will be used instead of RTB receipts.
Subject to a claim by the owner(s) under the provisions of Housing Act 1985 the cost of any compensation and associated costs be made available from the Housing Revenue Account to settle any claim against the Council.