HMO Licensing Enforcement
Dear Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council,
I would be grateful if you could supply the following information:
Q1]
Since 6th April 2017, how many convictions was the council aware of (in relation to its housing area) to which Chapter 4 (Rent Repayment Orders) of The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HaPA) applied? These convictions should include any Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) issued by the council.
Q2]
Of the convictions the council was aware of in answer to Q1, how many did the council consider for a Rent Repayment Order application by the council?
Q3]
Of the convictions the council was aware of in answer to Q1, for how many did the council make a Rent Repayment Order application?
Q4]
Does the council have a process for making the decision referred to in Q2], and if so, what is that process?
Yours faithfully,
George Penny
Dear George,
Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘HMO Licensing Enforcement’ (reference number 07999). Your request was received on the 06/12/21 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
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If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585852. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].
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Kind Regards,
Fatima Makken
Information Governance Officer
Email: [email address]
01254 222527
Dear George
Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘HMO Licensing Enforcement’ (reference number 07999); Please see our response attached/below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Q1]
Since 6th April 2017, how many convictions was the council aware of (in relation to its housing area) to which Chapter 4 (Rent Repayment Orders) of The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HaPA) applied? These convictions should include any Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) issued by the council.
Five convictions that the council is aware that it would apply to.
Q2]
Of the convictions the council was aware of in answer to Q1, how many did the council consider for a Rent Repayment Order application by the council?
None
Q3]
Of the convictions the council was aware of in answer to Q1, for how many did the council make a Rent Repayment Order application?
None
Q4]
Does the council have a process for making the decision referred to in Q2], and if so, what is that process?
Yes. Each case is considered on its merits during determination.
If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request for information and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, 3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email]
If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.
Kind Regards,
Fatima Makken
Information Governance Officer
Email: [email address]
01254 222527
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