Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to:   (1)          review and approve the Council’s new Private Rented Sector Strategy and provide input on the vision, outcomes, and delivery plan.   (2)          delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing to carry out a limited review of the strategy if and when the Renters Rights Bill becomes law.  

Content: Cabinet:   (1)          approved the Council’s new Private Rented Sector Strategy and Delivery Plan; (2)          delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Housing and Regeneration to make any changes to the strategy and development plan necessary if, and when, the current Renters Rights Bill is enacted; and (3)          delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Regulatory & Contingency Planning Services in consultation with the Director of Governance and Law to make any changes to the Council’s Housing and Licensing Team Enforcement Policy necessary if, and when, the current Renters Rights Bill is enacted.   Options & Alternatives Considered Not producing a PRS Strategy was considered but rejected as an alternative due to the evidence presented to the Housing Commission and recommendation to Cabinet is that a stand alone PRS Strategy be created. Option to establish a team of Tenants Rights Officers was considered but following mapping exercise decided not to recommend proceeding due to that being a duplication of current service provision.