Managing a property - information for landlords
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Housing enforcement powers
The main legislation we use is Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). The HHSRS is used to assess whether a hazard exists, and how severe the hazard is.
We will always have regard to the severity of the hazard(s) when deciding the most appropriate course of action to take, and wherever possible, will liaise with the person(s) responsible for the property to resolve any issues amicably.
But, in situations that may involve an imminent risk of serious harm or there’s a time sensitive health or safety concern, it may be inappropriate to delay taking formal enforcement action.
Enforcement actions and their respective charge
The Housing Act 2004 allows local authorities to make a reasonable charge to recover its administrative (and other) expenses when serving a notice.
The charges are correct as at 1 April 2024.
- Hazard Awareness Notice - £402
- Improvement Notice - £402
- Prohibition Order - £402
- Emergency Prohibition Order - £402
- Emergency Remedial Action - £402
- Demolition Order - £606.50
- Review of Suspended Improvement Notice / Prohibition Order - £159.50
We use many other powers that can be found in various legislation. To better understand how we undertake regulatory and enforcement action, read the housing enforcement policy (PDF 398KB).
Page last reviewed: 20 May 2024
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