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Decision details

RENTERS RIGHT ACT

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED:That Cabinet:

 

(1)   Adopted the following policy amendments and new related policies, so as to enable the Council to enforce the requirements of the Act from 1 May 2026:

i.                Amendments to the Corporate Statement of Enforcement Policy (CSEP)

ii.              Amendments to the CSEP Appendix B: Environmental Health.

iii.             Amendments to the CSEP Appendix G: Access to Housing.

iv.             Adoption of The Housing Authority Enforcement Policy.

v.              Adoption of The Civil Penalties Policy for Proceedings under the Renters Rights Act 2025 and other Housing Legislation.

 

(2)   Delegated and passed to the Director – Regulatory in consultation with the Executive Member for Regulatory, in accordance with the provisions of the Council, to make future amendments to:

 

i.                The CSEP, Appendix B: Environmental Health

ii.              The CSEP, Appendix G: Access to Housing

iii.             The Housing Authority Enforcement Policy

iv.             The Civil Penalties Policy for Proceedings under the Renters Rights Act 2025 and other Housing Legislation.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS: The recommendations ensure the Council can meet its statutory duties under Section 107 of the Renters Rights Act 2025 and permits the necessary amendments to existing Council policies and provisions. This will enable the Council to better protect those constituents living in the rented sector, provide clear foundation for those providing rented accommodation and mitigate the risk of legal challenges and reputational harm should the Council fail to fully adopt this new statute.

Publication date: 15/04/2026

Date of decision: 14/04/2026

Decided at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet

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