Purpose

This policy sets out the Council’s principles for enforcing and executing its duties as a Housing Authority under the relevant statute.

S3 Housing Act 2004 imposes a duty on Councils to keep housing conditions in their district under review with a view to identifying any action that may need to be taken by them.

S107 Renters’ Rights Act 2025 imposes a duty on the Council to enforce the Landlord Legislation. The Landlord Legislation is comprised of the following:
Chapters 3 and 6 of Part 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025,
Part 2 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025,
Sections 1 and 1A of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and
Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Housing Act 1988.

Decision

To amend the Housing Authority Enforcement Policy

Changes in legislation following The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

Added a paragraph regarding Section 6A Housing Act 2004 to “Formal action”

Changed the heading “Civil Financial Penalties for specified offences” to “Civil Financial Penalties for specified breaches and offences” and updated the wording of the first sentence beneath to reflect this amendment and added a bullet point for Section 6A Housing Act 2003

Alternative options considered

No other options considered