Decision details

Housing Services Enforcement Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This policy sets out how Housing Services aim to deal with individuals and organisations who do not comply with housing law.  It also states the standards of service that they can expect.

Decision:

1) To ADOPT the revised enforcement policy

Reasons for the decision:

An enforcement policy enables the Council to take effective action in the courts to prosecute those who fail to comply with housing law.  A written policy also promotes fair and consistent enforcement practice.  The revised policy provides a enhanced coverage of the housing legislation, a more streamlined process and improved consultation with those parties affected by enforcement action.

Alternative options considered:

None

Report author: Jeremy Manners

Publication date: 15/11/2012

Date of decision: 14/11/2012

Decided at meeting: 14/11/2012 - Cabinet

Effective from: 23/11/2012

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