North Tyneside Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Civil Penalty Policy

North Tyneside Council is inviting views on the ways it tackles rogue landlords.

The local authority is introducing a new policy that sets out when and how enforcement action will be taken against landlords who do not comply with their legal obligations.

It follows approval by the council’s Cabinet of the use of extra powers, including civil penalties of up to £30,000, to enforce private sector housing standards.

The aim of this Policy is to support good landlords and to ensure that there are robust policies and procedures in place for tackling those landlords who do not comply with their legal obligations.

The objectives of the Policy are as follows:
a) To ensure tenants and landlords are treated in a fair and proportionate manner to ensure tenants live in homes free of significant health and safety risks.
b) To encourage the re occupation of empty homes.
c) To deal with associated statutory nuisance arising from the act or default of the owner or occupier of property.
d) To meet our statutory duties as a local housing authority

Please send you comments by email to Frances McClen, Enviromental Services, frances.mcclen@northtyneside.gov.uk