Decision Maker: Cabinet member for tenants and those in housing need
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To note and agree to the use of the new powers allowing the Council to impose civil penalties as summarised in Section 2 of this report.
(1) To approve the Civil Penalties Policy attached at Appendix 1.
(2) To delegate authority to the Regulatory Services Lead, in consultation with Legal Services to agree the sum of civil penalties to be issued on a case by case basis in accordance with the proposed policy with the reviewing Officer to be the Head of Regulatory Services.
The recommendations will enable the Council to utilise additional legislative powers as an alternative to prosecution for certain private housing offences. The Penalties are a quick, easy, cost-effective sanction and a useful tool in driving up management standards within the private rented sector as well as income generating for the team.
Consideration given to the provisions of the upcoming Renters Rights Bill.
Publication date: 23/01/2025
Date of decision: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 29/01/2025
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