We have a new Housing Standards and Tenancy Enforcement Policy and a new Housing Civil Penalty Policy. These policies apply to offences committed on or after 1st May 2026.
For offences committed prior to this date, the previous policies are applicable. See both sets of policies below.
Read the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy (for offences committed before 1st May 2026)
Read the Private Sector Housing Civil Penalties Policy (for offences committed before 1st May 2026)
Read the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy (in effect from 1st May 2026)
Read the Private Sector Housing Civil Penalties Policy (in effect from 1st May 2026)
We advise landlords to read our enforcement policy to be aware of their ongoing responsibilities to maintain their privately rented property.