Decision - Private Rented Sector Licensing Schemes

1)       That consultation for the proposed fee structure for a Selective Licensing Scheme is approved.

2)       That consultation for the updated fee structure for an Additional HMO Licensing Scheme is approved.

3)       That the updated fee structure for the National Mandatory Scheme is approved.

4)       That subject to consultation with landlords, allow for an option of reduced fees for those landlords who are signed up to a ‘good landlord accreditation scheme’, with reductions made on the basis that ‘good landlord’ licenses will be less costly to administer and enforce.  

5)       That the draft Selective Licensing Scheme conditions attached at Appendix 1 be noted for consultation. 

6)       That the draft updated Additional HMO Licensing Scheme conditions attached at Appendix 2 be noted for consultation.