Civil Penalty Policy

September 9, 2026 Executive (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the updated Housing Civil Penalties Policy on 09 September 2026. The policy renews the Civil Penalties and Enforcement Policy for Private Sector Housing to align with changes from the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The decision includes updating the policy to reflect expanded enforcement powers and increased maximum fines for housing offences.

Full council record

Purpose

To update the current Civil Penalty Policy for Private Sector Housing in light of changes brought about by the Renters Rights Act 2025.

Related Meeting

Executive - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 2.00 pm on September 9, 2026

Supporting Documents

WODC Executive Civil Penalties Policy Sept 2026.pdf
Annex A - Housing Civil Penalties Policy 2026 v1.4 WODC.pdf
Annex B - Offences covered.pdf
Annex C - Equality and Rurality Impact Assessment for Civil Penalties Report.pdf
Annex D - Sustainability Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date9 Sep 2026
Expected date9 Sep 2026
Originally due9 Sep 2026
Lead officerPhilip Measures