Decision details

Consultation on Proposals for the Private Rented Sector 2020 - 2026

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval for a public consultation on proposals for discretionary licensing and the Landlord’s Gold Standard Charter

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the public consultation on the proposals for changes to the Southwark’s mandatory licensing scheme be approved.

 

2.  That the public consultation on the council’s proposals for the additional licensing scheme in Southwark for 5 years from 2021 be approved.

 

3.  That the public consultation on the council’s proposals for the selective licensing scheme to operate in Southwark for 5 years from 2021 be approved.

 

4.  That the public consultation on the proposed Gold Standard Charter be approved.

 

5.  That the financial commitment made from the London Devolution Reserve to support the development of a renter’s union be noted and that work is undertaken to allow a renter’s union to open its doors in Southwark in 2021 to coincide with the new licensing schemes.

Report author: Caroline Bruce

Publication date: 09/04/2020

Date of decision: 07/04/2020

Decided at meeting: 07/04/2020 - Cabinet

Effective from: 16/04/2020

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