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sample risk

Failure to provide a quality of accommodation that meets national and local standards, including the Decent Homes Standard, within agreed resources

1. Inadequate resources dedicated to meeting national / local standards for the quality of accommodation
1. Inadequate information on stock condition
2. Asset management strategy has incorrect balance between investment in new and existing stock
3. Incorrect budgeting of funds for improving properties to meet the standards
4. A change in the requirements of the national or local standards
5. Failure to take proper account of the costs of repairing / replacing properties with non-traditional forms of construction


2. Greater than expected unit price if repairs
1. Increase in the market price of labour in the construction industry
2. Increase in the market price of building materials
3. Inadequate use of partnership working and modern procurement methods


3. Inadequate control of the stock improvement programme
1. Lack of comprehensive, up-to-date management information
2. Poor performance by maintenance contractors / DLO


4. Utilisation less than planned