Decision details

This report seeks approval of the amended Intervention and Enforcement Policy.  The current policy was approved by Cabinet in 2007. 

It is an important policy about how the council regulates the private rented sector in Sheffield.   To ensure the policy remains up to date and relevant, reflecting the current guidance and the law, the policy has been reviewed and amended.

It is recommended that;

The Intervention and Enforcement Policy, which forms part of the Private Sector Housing Services Policy, be amended as detailed by this report. The amended policy is attached to this report. 

It is essential that the Council reviews private housing to ensure that good management and housing standards are improved or maintained within the sector.  Also that the Council acts effectively, using the powers available to it to regulate the sector. The Intervention and Enforcement Policy ensures that decisions made in the exercise of these powers are consistent and transparent.  

To ensure the Policy remains relevant and properly reflects local need and current legislation and guidance, it is important that it is kept under review and amended when required.  This has resulted in the proposed amended Policy.

There are no alternative options to consider as it is essential that we have a policy, keep it under review and amend it when necessary. It is also important that amendments reflect local need and current legislation and guidance.