37 Future Programme for the Selective Licensing of Private Landlords PDF 151 KB
Report of the Deputy Chief Executive
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Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the proposal to develop evidence led programme of future Selective Landlord Licensing (SLL) schemes. |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the proposal for evidence led assessment of potential areas of the borough that would benefit from Selective Landlord Licensing be approved. |
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That the proposal to consider at a future Cabinet meeting, details of the proposed areas and to receive and consider at that time a report on a proposed programme of SLL scheme implementation, subject to statutory public consultation, be approved. |
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That the financial impact of the necessary development work be noted. |
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That the intention to undertake a study into the impacts of SLL in meeting the Council’s wider Thrive ambition and in delivering its Health and Wellbeing strategic priorities be noted. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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There are high levels of private rented properties in some areas, and ineffective property and tenancy management by some landlords is having a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable private renters and contributing to the impact of deprivation. |
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Without SLL it is not possible for the Council to focus any proactive intervention to protect residents within these areas from the impact of poorly managed privately rented homes. |
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The development of a programme of SLL that phases implementation over time, is necessary to ensure that the activity is achievable within the resources available and affordable to the Council. |
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Current schemes must continue to be resourced until they come to an end and development work for further schemes must be carried out at the same time. |