Housing Enforcement Options
Housing Officers must be aware of the enforcement options available to them when dealing with landlords who do not comply with their statutory requirements. Officers must be able to gather evidence correctly and to the standards required and also have the knowledge and confidence to apply Civil Penalties, Banning Orders or Rent Repayment Orders
Who should attend
Any staff who deals with non compliant landlords and who need to consider the enforcement options offered by the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and subsequent amendments.
Course Aim
This event will provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence to decide on best housing enforcement option to use in each individual case and to ensure a fair penalty is set.
Topics covered
· Evidential requirements
· The Criminal Burden of Proof
· Considerations prior to Enforcement
· Banning Order Offences and Processes
· Rent Repayment Order Offences and Processes
· Statutory Notices required
· The Civil Penalty Process
· Criteria for the setting of a Civil Penalty amount
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