Housing Enforcement policy We would like your views on our new housing enforcement policy. This explains the Councils' current and new housing powers to tenants, agents and landlords. In summary, the new policy explains: The wide range of powers available to us in order to manage the condition of housing stock A new proposal that the Council will start to charge when a notice needs to be served (when allowed by law) A new proposal to charge for non-statutory housing inspections. We used to offer free housing inspections to landlords/agents to help them to develop their business. This is a similar approach to our planning 'pre-application' service A new proposal to introduce a Civil Penalties process for certain offences (instead of going through the courts). This allows the Council to take civil action and issue a fine of up to £30,000 A proposal to use a Rent Repayment Order. This makes landlords who are not managing the condition of their property properly to repay some rent. The money goes directly back to the tenant or the council (if benefit related) The Government is also proposing to extend mandatory HMO (Housing in Multiple Occupation) Licensing. If this happens, we will set new fees to cover the licensing costs. Read the policy in full.We welcome responses by 17 June, 2018. The feedback will be considered by full Council and our Overview and Scrutiny Panel. The final policy will be agreed on 19 July. OK Question Title * 1. Should there be a written policy explaining the Council's approach to housing related enforcement? Yes No Don't know OK Question Title * 2. Our Policy explains our different enforcement options. Are they clear to you? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. Do you agree that housing enforcement should be done appropriately to address how serious the problem is? Yes No Don't know OK Question Title * 4. Is it helpful to know when legal action may be taken? Yes No Don't know Please explain your answer: OK DONE