The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on
authorities to take appropriate enforcement action where serious
hazards are identified in residential properties and a power to
take action to deal with any less serious hazards. The private
sector housing enforcement policy details how the appropriate
enforcement action will be undertaken when the authority has a duty
to act, and how enforcement action will be used where the authority
has a power to take action on less serious hazards. This policy has
been written with due regard to the Enforcement Guidance issued by
the Secretary of State under the Housing Act 2004. This policy is
directly linked to the Council's overall Enforcement Policy and
clarifies the approach to enforcement in this specific area.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Business
Support
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Decision made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 14 Oct 2008 by Cabinet
Howard Doe
Lead member: Community Services (Lead Member)
Department: Business Support Department
Contact: Peter Tonge, Head of Enforcement, Litigation & Licensing, T: 01634 332284, E: Email: peter.tonge@medway.gov.uk.