Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies
May 12, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome 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 Cabinet of Northumberland Council approved and adopted the Housing Enforcement Policy, Civil Penalty Policy, Mandatory HMO Licensing Conditions, and Selective Licensing Conditions on 12 May 2026. These policies and conditions are intended to improve housing standards for tenants by providing tools to address rogue landlords.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED:
Cabinet approve and adopt the following policies:-
· Housing Enforcement Policy (at appendix 1),
· Civil Penalty Policy (at appendix 2) ,
· Mandatory HMO Licensing Conditions (at appendix 3).
· Selective Licensing Conditions (at appendix 4).
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 10.00 am on May 12, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 12 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 18 May 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |