Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
In August 2008 Cabinet approved a report
detailing how the Council would license Houses in Multiple
Occupation (HMO) in accordance with the Housing Act 2004. The
revised policy details the procedures that will be undertaken by
Medway Council to ensure all HMOs meet the required standards for
management, provision of facilities, overcrowding and are free from
serious hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating
System.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Business
Support
13/2010 The Cabinet agreed the revised policy
for Houses in Multiple Occupation as set out in appendix one to the
report.
An effective policy for HMOs will
significantly add to the safety of residents in Medway and ensure
the provision of decent quality accommodation for HMO residents, a
quality environment and wellbeing of stakeholders. By providing an
improved policy framework for such properties, the Council can
ensure that decisions regarding possible enforcement action are
made in a consistent, fair, transparent manner and proportionate to
any breaches in legislation.
Publication date: 26/01/2010
Date of decision: 26/01/2010
Decided at meeting: 26/01/2010 - Cabinet
Effective from: 04/02/2010
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