Issue - meetings

To receive the update on the Enforcement Policy relating to letting agencies.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member: Housing, Enforcement & Transport presented the report of the Director: Neighbourhood & Enforcement Services. The report sought approval of the new Enforcement Policy relating to letting agencies.

The report outlined how the Council would enforce the letting agencies legislation and the determination of financial penalties where there was non-compliance. The policy would support the Council is delivering a consistent approach to housing enforcement.

RESOLVED that:

a)    the Enforcement Policy relating to Letting Agencies (Appendix A of the report) which outlines the Council’s approach to enforcement and determination of financial penalties where non-compliance occurs be approved;

b)   Authority be Delegated to the Director: Neighbourhood & Enforcement Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member: Housing Enforcement & Transport to undertake and publish future amendments to the Enforcement Policy relating to Letting Agencies and associated financial penalties.