Decision details

Approval of the enforcement policy and penalty matrix for implementing civic penalty notices in the private rented sector under the Housing and Planning Act 2016

RESOLVED:

1.  That the adoption of the Private Sector Housing - Prosecution and Civil Penalties Enforcement Policy, in Appendix 1 of the report, for use by the duly authorised officers be approved.

2.  That authority for enforcement of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HPA 2016  be delegated to the strategic director of environment and leisure.

3.  That authority to make minor amendments to the civil penalty charge matrix to reflect any legal changes by way of regulations and/or guidance be delegated to the strategic director of environment and leisure.