Decision

RESOLVED: that

1)    The new Joint Housing Standards Enforcement Policy and Joint Civil Financial Penalty Policy for Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council be adopted.

2)    Delegated power be given to the Joint Director of Regulatory Services to:

(a)   make minor amendments to these policies; and

(b)   exercise the Councils’ powers referred to in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, including taking enforcement action in respect of the related offences referred to in the policies.