New Civil Penalty Notice Policy relating to national guidance issued under the Renters Rights Act 2025 (2026/03/18A)
April 16, 2026 Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) (Officer) Key decision 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 Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) approved the introduction of a new Civil Penalty Policy on 16 April 2026. This policy sets out applicable offences, fine levels, and associated matters for issuing civil penalty notices in accordance with national guidance under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Full council record
Purpose
To introduce a new Civil Penalty Policy setting out the applicable offences, fine levels and other associated matters concerned with issuing such notices, in accordance with national guidance issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Decision
The introduction of a new Civil Penalty Policy setting out the applicable offences, fine levels and other associated matters concerned with issuing civil penalty notices, in accordance with national guidance issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Lead officer | Ashlea Birch |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |