States of Jersey Housing Department Policy in Respect of Tenants with Pets.

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A decision made (10/01/2007) regarding: States of Jersey Housing Department Policy in Respect of Tenants with Pets.

Subject:	States of Jersey Housing Department Policy in Respect of Tenants with Pets
Decision Reference:	MD-H-2006-0083	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:
Written Report – Title	States of Jersey Housing Department Policy in Respect of Tenants with Pets	Written report - author		Jeremy Dorey, Policy & Strategy Officer
Decision(s): The Minister agreed the States of Jersey Housing Department Policy in Respect of Tenants with Pets
Reason(s) for decision: There is a need to have a clear policy setting out the Department’s position in respect of dealing with applications from Tenants who wish to keep pets.
Resource implications Financial: NIL Manpower: NIL Property: NIL ICT: NIL Law Drafting: NIL
Action required:
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 10 January 2007