Decision

Approved:

1. The Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy to take effect on 1 November 2026 to apply to breaches and offences occurring on or after that date.
2. The Civil Financial Penalty Policy to take effect on 1 November 2026 to apply to breaches and offences occurring on or after that date.

NB: The call-in deadline is 27 October.

Noted that:

1. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is being introduced in phases. Further associated enactments are expected to be introduced in future years which will necessitate additional amendments to the policies contained in appendices 1 and 2. Such amendments shall be referred to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Leisure & Sport for approval.
2. Income received from civil penalties and related housing enforcement activity will continue to be applied in accordance with statutory requirements to support private sector housing enforcement functions.

The above is not subject to call-in as it was only noted.