Decision details

Introduction of Civil Penalties to tackle Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions within the Private Rented Housing Sector

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

to advise members of the introduction of Fixed Penalty Notices for houses in multiple occupation

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)  The new enforcement powers contained within the Housing Act 2004, as amended by the Housing & Planning Act 2016, be adopted;

 

(2)  Note that the new enforcement powers will enable the council to serve notices imposing civil penalties of up to a maximum of £30,000 in respect of a range of housing offences, and

 

(3)  Delegated authority be provided to the Head of Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and the Council Solicitor to develop and implement a detailed Policy & Procedure in respect of the imposition of Civil  Penalties

 

Report author: Helen Chard

Publication date: 09/05/2018

Date of decision: 09/05/2018

Decided at meeting: 09/05/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 18/05/2018

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