PH148 - Private Rented Sector Housing Enforcement and Civil Penalty Policies
August 25, 2026 Portfolio Holder for Landlord Services, Social and Private Sector Housing (Cabinet member) 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 Portfolio Holder for Landlord Services, Social and Private Sector Housing decided to approve the Housing Enforcement Policy and the Civil Penalties Policy on 25 August 2026. These policies align with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 to ensure consistent and proportionate enforcement of private rented sector housing legislation. The decision included approving the policies for all new cases received after their adoption.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval of two policies to assist with the enforcement of the new legislation around the private rented sector.
Added 15 May 2026
Decision
- Approve the Housing Enforcement Policy.
- Approve the Civil Penalties Policy.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Expected date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Christopher Flannery |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |