This report seeks the introduction and implementation of the use of rent repayment orders the powers for which are available to local housing authorities from the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the introduction of a policy and procedure for the application of rent repayment orders in accordance with the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and associated guidance and the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy at Appendix A.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought the introduction and implementation of the use of rent repayment orders the powers for which were available to local housing authorities from the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the introduction of a policy and procedure for the application of rent repayment orders in accordance with the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and associated guidance and the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy at Appendix A of the report.