Decision details

Introducing a Gold Standard to the Private Rented Sector

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That officers be instructed to consult on the adoption of a Gold Standard and pilot an associated award scheme for the private rented sector.

 

2.  That the criteria to be consulted on in order for a dwelling to meet the Gold Standard as shown in Appendix 1 of the report be agreed.

 

3.  That the importance of monitoring and managing the scheme be noted and that officers be instructed to work closely with tenants during the period of consultation in setting up and supporting a Southwark Renters Union that will play an important part in doing this.

Report author: Deborah Collins

Publication date: 12/12/2018

Date of decision: 11/12/2018

Decided at meeting: 11/12/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 20/12/2018

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