Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 12, 2024

Purpose: To recommend to Council the updated Housing Standards Enforcement Policy for adoption.

Content: The Executive REcommended to Council That  (i)    the changes to the Housing Standards Enforcement Policy in respect of private rented sector accommodation, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved;           (ii)   the new Housing Standards Civil Penalty Notice Policy in respect of private rented sector accommodation, as set out in the Appendix 2 to the report, be approved and adopted;           (iii)  delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director - Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to approve minor modifications and updates to the Housing Standards Enforcement Policy and the Housing Standards Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) Policy;           (iv)  delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director - Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to agree the inclusion of new legislation and duties relevant to Private Sector Housing imposed on the Council by the Government in the Housing Standards Enforcement Policy and the Housing Standards Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) Policy; and           (v)   the above recommendations, if approved, will be implemented from the 27 September 2024. Reason:   To set a clear, consistent, proportionate and transparent approach to the enforcement of Housing Standards legislation and to enable minor amendments and the inclusion of new legislation and case law to be adopted expediently going forward.