Renters' Rights Act 2025 - Enforcement and Civil Penalty Notice Policy Updates
September 30, 2026 Executive Director Homes and Communities (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director Homes and Communities approved the proposed Enforcement and Civil Penalty Notice policies on 30/09/2026. The decision also delegated authority to the Director of Communities and Housing Support to make minor amendments to these policies. The approved policies align Camden's enforcement approach with the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Full council record
Purpose
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a range of new protections for private renters, supported by a new general duty on local housing authorities to enforce breaches and offences. These new duties come into effect on 1 May 2026. This report outlines the changes to the Council’s Enforcement and Civil Penalty Notice policies to ensure transparency on how any established breaches and/or offences are responded to.
Decision
(i) THAT the proposed Enforcement and Civil Penalty Notice policies attached in Appendix 1 and 2 to the report be agreed; and
(ii) THAT authority be delegated to the Director of Communities and Housing Support to make any minor amendments to the policies.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 29 Sep 2026 |