Issue details
Landlord Licensing [Post Consultation]
PDF 90 KBThe Tower Hamlets Fairness Commission was established in November 2012 and the Council’s response to its findings was provided to Cabinet in April 2014. One of the responses recommended that the Communities, Localities and Culture Directorate should:
1. Gather the necessary evidence, explore data and consider options for taking forward a landlord licensing scheme; and
2. Consult stakeholders and to pilot a private rented sector housing licensing scheme in an area within the Borough and to identify any unintended consequences.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/12/2015
Decision due: 2 Feb 16 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Community Safety
Department: Communities Localities and Culture
Contact: Corporate Director, Communities, Localities & Culture.
Consultation process
Consultation with residents, business, landlords and managing agents took place between 16th March, 2015 and 12th July, 2015. Through online questionnaires, written submissions and public meetings.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Yes
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: N/a
Decisions
- 04/02/2016 - Licensing of the Private Rented Housing Sector
Agenda items
- 02/02/2016 - Cabinet Licensing of the Private Rented Housing Sector 02/02/2016