A consultation on the enforcement of the Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework

Section 2 (a) Question 1. Do you think the physical standards set out in the TASF are appropriate and sufficient to ensure that temporary accommodation provides an adequate, safe and secure space for the household?

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Question 2. Please tell us whether there are any additional physical standards that you think should be added to this framework.

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Question 3. Do you think that the definition of the physical standards is clear or are there some standards that could be clarified or explained in more detail to aid understanding?

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Question 4. Do you think that any of the physical standards should NOT be included in the TASF?

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Question 5. In 2020, article 7A was inserted into the Unsuitable Accommodation Order 2014. This set out circumstances where community hosting, rapid access accommodation and shared tenancy accommodation is deemed NOT to be unsuitable accommodation, provided that the household does not include a pregnant woman, a child or a person who exercises parental rights in respect of a child who does not form part of the household. Do you think that the accommodation prescribed under article 7A provides suitable accommodation for certain homeless households?

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Section 2 (b) Question 6. Do you think the location standards set out in the TASF set out are relevant and fit for purpose?

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Question 7. Please tell us whether there are any additional location standards that you think should be added to this framework.

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Question 8. Do you think that the definition of the location standards is clear or are there some standards that could be clarified or explained in more detail to aid understanding?

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Question 9. Do you think that any of the location standards should NOT be included in the TASF?

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Section 2 (c) - Question 10. Do you think the service standards set out in the TASF are relevant and fit for purpose?

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Question 11. Please tell us if there are any additional service standards that you think should be added to this framework.

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Question 12. Do you think that the definition of the service standards is clear or are there some standards that could be clarified or explained in more detail to aid understanding?

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Question 13. Do you think that any of the service standards should NOT be included in the TASF?

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Section 2 (d) - Question 14. Do you think the management standards set out in the TASF are relevant and fit for purpose?

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Question 15. Please tell us whether there are any additional management standards that you think should be added to this framework.

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Question 16. Do you think that the definition of the management standards is clear or are there some standards that could be clarified or explained in more detail to aid understanding?

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Question 17. Do you think that any of the management standards should NOT be included in the TASF?

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Section 3 - Question 18. Do you agree that the TASF should be legally enforced?

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Question 19. Do you agree that it would be appropriate for the TASF to be included within the Charter when it is reviewed in 2027?

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Question 20. Do you agree with the proposal for the SHR to monitor social landlords’ performance of the TASF?

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Question 21. It is possible that some local authorities may not be able to meet the new TASF when introduced. Do you think that there should be sanctions, such as penalties or fines, applied to those local authorities that fail to meet the TASF?

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Question 22. Please tell us about any other approaches or options you think would be appropriate to implement to ensure that local authorities/RSLs adhere to the TASF.

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Question 23. Do you agree with the proposal to review, and update as necessary, the TASF broadly in alignment with the review of the Charter?

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Question 24. Do you agree with the proposal for a formal evaluation of the implementation of the TASF after three years?

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