Decision

Summary of
Decision
 
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and
Renters has approved the consultation of residents and stakeholders
on the proposals to introduce a selective property licensing scheme
and that the consultation seeks agreement on the preferred option
recommended by officers. The Cabinet Member has also approved that
the consultation seeks agreement of the draft proposed licence
conditions, scheme objectives and proposed fee structure.
 
Reasons for
Decision
 
As part of the Fairer Westminster Delivery
Plan 23/24, the Council committed to explore whether Selective
Licensing for landlords is appropriate to improve standards in the
private rented sector. Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 (the Act)
sets out the framework for licensing private rented properties in a
local housing authority area. Under section 80 of the Act a local
housing authority can designate the whole or any part or parts of
its area as subject to selective licensing. Where a selective
licensing designation is made, all properties in the private rented
sector which are let or occupied under a licence, are required to
be licensed by the local housing authority. This decision allows
the Council to proceed to consultation on this scheme.