Approval is being sought for a framework for calculating financial penalty charges for offences committed by letting agencies, landlords and property management companies under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The ability to issue financial penalty charges is an alternative to prosecution and is in accordance with Public Protection Regulatory Services Enforcement Policy and follows Tenant Fees Act Statutory Guidance for enforcement authorities.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/09/2022
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 20 Oct 2022 by The Mayor and Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health, Public Protection and Digital Inclusion
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care & Health Integration
Contact: Judith Hedgley, Head of Service - Public Protection Email: judith_hedgley@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Does this Plan form part of the Council Budget / Policy Framework?: No
Would this decision be contrary to the Policy Framework, or not wholly in accordance with the Council's approved Budget?: No