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Subject: Damage compensation

Reference: WBC-FOI-00658

This is an information request relating to compensation paid to private housing companies for damages done by homeless people / rough sleepers to emergency accommodation. Please include the information for each of the following financial years; 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 (to present):

  • How much has been paid annually to private housing companies for damage done by homeless people / rough sleepers in emergency accommodation?

  • Information on the damage done, if this is held? For example, if there are damage reports/incident reports provided by the housing companies along with the invoice for any damage.

Response

Full Disclosure - 2 March 2023

Request for Information - WBC-FOI-00658 - Damage compensation

I refer to your request for information received on 03 February 2023. Please see the information below in response to your request: -

  • How much has been paid annually to private housing companies for damage done by homeless people / rough sleepers in emergency accommodation?

    Zero.

  • Information on the damage done, if this is held? For example, if there are damage reports/incident reports provided by the housing companies along with the invoice for any damage.

    N/A.

    I hope this information meets your needs. If you do not understand the information provided or wish to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact us.

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    If you are dissatisfied with the information provided in relation to your request, you may make representations to the Information and Transparency Manager. Any such request for an internal review should be made within 40 days from today's date. Correspondence should be addressed to: FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

    If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision at: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/

    Regards,

    FOI and DPA Officer

    FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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