Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 20, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider a new Civil Penalty Policy, Statement of Principles and Rogue Landlord Framework.  These documents are intended to ensure that the powers and tools available to the council, when working with landlords to improve standards in the private rented sector are consistent, robust, transparent and represent fairness for landlords and tenants.

Content: Resolved:   That: 1.           The Civil Penalty Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report number CAB/WS/25/022, be adopted.   2.           The Summary of starting fines for the Civil Penalty Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report number CAB/WS/25/022, be adopted.   3.           The Statement of Principle Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations Penalty Determination, attached as Appendix C to Report number CAB/WS/25/022, be adopted.   4.           The Statement of Principle Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations Penalty Determination, attached as Appendix D to Report number CAB/WS/25/022, be adopted.   5.           The working with private rented sector landlords (Rogue Landlord Policy), attached as Appendix E to Report number CAB/WS/25/022, be adopted.   6.           Updates to the policy to ensure new offences be captured (as the Renters Rights Bill in particular progresses) and following relevant case precedent, be made by the Portfolio Holder for Housing under delegated authority.