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Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

Meeting: 12/05/2026 - Executive (Item 8.)

8. Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters' Rights Act pdf icon PDF 162 KB

Recommendations

 

1)    Adopt the proposed Housing Authority Enforcement Policy.

 

2)    Delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing to make minor amendments to the Housing Enforcement Policy as required, including updates necessary to ensure ongoing alignment with nationally updated model policies.

 

3)    Confirm the delegation of the Council’s statutory duties, functions, responsibilities and enforcement powers under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 to the Corporate Director of Community Development, to ensure the Council can lawfully, consistently, and effectively discharge its statutory enforcement duties, including the issue of civil (financial) penalties under the new legislative regime.

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