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RECOMMENDED:     That
the changes as detailed within the relevant appendices and in
accordance with the recommendation from the Environment and
Community Panel, the wording within the policy relating to
provision of  hot water in bedsits,
shared accommodation and HMO’s as raised by Councillor Kunes
be amended accordingly, be adopted:
 
Appendix A
A1) To update the HMO amenity
standards previously updated 10 years ago at Council on the
27th September 2012. This update is required in order to
provide clarity with regards relevant requirements and to ensure
that differing types of HMOs are fully referenced.
 
A2) To adopt and publish
standards with regards single family dwellings in order to provide
landlords with a convenient and understandable guidance as to what
is expected in private rented properties.
 
Appendix B
To
update the adopted statement of principles with regard civil
penalties in accordance with theHousing
Standards - Financial penalties under the Housing Act 2004 and
Housing and Planning Act 2016  previously adopted policy
(Council - 22nd February 2018) and to adopt the use of
Rent Repayment Orders and Banning Orders.
Appendix C
C1) To update the Unauthorised
Encampments Protocol to ensure that the
protocol reflects the latest legislation applying to unauthorised
encampments and to provide the relevant agencies and the wider
public with clear guidance as to how the Borough Council and other
agencies will respond to, and manage, unauthorised encampments
within the local authority area.
 
Appendix D
D1) Adoption of amendments to
the standard single family caravan site licence conditions for
relevant protected sites.
 
D1) Adoption of amendments to
the standard multi-site caravan site licence conditions for
relevant protected sites.
 
Reason for Decision
 
To bring various
policies and procedures up to date in line with operational
requirements, best practice and relevant legislation and guidance.
This will allow Housing Standards to operate and enforce in respect
of various activities more efficiently and transparently.
 
The amendment is to
take into account the recommendation from the Environment
Panel.