Purpose

To renew the private sector housing strategy and produce a new private sector housing enforcement policy in light of the recently enacted Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Decision

The purpose of the item was to introduce the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, which set out the Council’s approach to regulating housing standards and taking enforcement action in the private rented sector.

Councillor Andrea Pellegram, Cabinet Member for Environment and Regulatory Services, explained that the policy reflected the new powers and duties introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, alongside existing housing legislation, and sought to protect tenants, support responsible landlords and ensure that enforcement was clear, consistent and proportionate.

The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Andrea Pellegram, seconded by Councillor Juliet Layton and put to the vote.

Cabinet RESOLVED to:

1. Approve the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy

Voting record

7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.