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Policy for imposing financial and publication penalties under The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

Meeting: 19/11/2020 - Cabinet (Item 692)

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Cabinet agreed that the council has a statutory duty to enforce the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 in respect of domestic private rented property. These regulations have, since 01 April 2020, prohibited private landlords from renting out homes that are subject to an Energy Performance Certificate with an energy efficiency rating of F or G.

 

The regulations were made to help ensure that those private tenants in most need of more thermally efficient homes, particularly vulnerable people and the fuel poor, are able to enjoy a more comfortable and healthier living environment and lower energy bills. They are also part of the wider strategy to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions, and align with the council’s overall aims to both safeguard vulnerable tenants and promote energy efficiency.

 

Councillor Jill Bayford spoke under Council Procedure 20.1.

 

Councillor Whitehead proposed, Councillor Everitt seconded and Cabinet agreed:

 

1.  To approve the adoption of the proposed “Policy for imposing financial and publication penalties under The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015” annexed to this report; and

 

2.  To delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Services, to approve minor amendments to the policy.