Issue - meetings

Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector

Members discussed the proposed introduction of electrical safety standards for properties in the private rented sector.  Under the terms of this policy, landlords would be required to act on any issues identified through electrical inspections.  There would be penalties for non-compliance, set at £1,000 for a first offence and £3,000 for any subsequent offences.

During consideration of this item, questions were raised about the enforcement processes that would be in place to ensure compliance with the requirements.  Members were informed that a full written response on this subject would be obtained after the meeting, though it was confirmed that enforcement measures would be in place.  Members could assist in respect of this matter by helping to communicate the requirements in place to both tenants and landlords based in their wards.

Reference was also made to the penalties that would be imposed on landlords and clarification was requested about whether the penalties for subsequent offences would apply to landlords in relation to infringements for the same property or different properties.  Members were informed that it was understood that that penalty for repeat offences related to the same property.

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on Tuesday 7^th September 2021 be received and all recommendations adopted.