Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies

May 12, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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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

Appendix 3 for Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf
Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf
Appendix 2 for Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf
Appendix 1 for Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf
Appendix 4 for Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf
Appendix 5 for Housing Enforcement and Civil penalty Policies.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date12 May 2026
Effective from18 May 2026
Subject to call-inYes