On occasions it is necessary for occupiers of properties to be permanently displaced from their home so that Sandwell Council can make improvements to the property or redevelop the land the property is on.
This document sets out Sandwell Council’s policy towards compensating tenants who have been permanently moved out of their home because of improvement or redevelopment works carried out by Sandwell Council.
The aims of the policy are to:
- Define what home loss and disturbance payments are
- Clarify a claimant’s eligibility for home loss and disturbance payment
This policy applies to all general needs tenants, tenants of extra care schemes, owners within leasehold properties and affected owner-occupiers.