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Good Morning,

 

I refer to your request for official information pursuant to the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA), received
with Council 3^rd September 2020. Your questions are answered below.

 

 1. In the past five years, how many times has the Council used their
rights under the Public Health Act to inspect rental housing
properties?

Unfortunately we are unable to provide this information due to the way in
which we record our complaints. However any tenanted housing complaints we
do receive are referred to the Tenancy Tribunal.

 2. In the past five years, how many times has the Council exercised its
powers to issue a repair or closure notice to landlords whose
properties do not meet the Housing Improvement Regulations?

If our Health Officers are engaged to inspect a property we would do so in
conjunction with the Building Compliance Team, in which the building would
be assessed as dangerous or insanitary. Any issues would be dealt with by
way of a Notice to Fix.

 3. How do you identify which rental housing properties to inspect under
the Public Health Act?

We do not routinely inspect rental houses under the Health Act, only where
deemed appropriate upon complaint.

 4. What is the process for tenants to request the Council inspect their
rental housing property under the Public Health Act and provide a
written report on its condition?

Complaints about housing are referred through our Request for Service
system for action, however our Environmental Health Team will refer the
complainant to the tenancy tribunal  and provide advice in the first
instance.  If an inspection is deemed necessary we would provide a report
of findings on a case by case basis. Generally any actions taken on a
house deemed insanitary or dangerous is enforced under the Building Act.

 5. What information is available on your website or in your publications
on rental housing inspections provided by the Council?

We do not have information on our website, we would refer tenants to the
Tenancy Tribunal website.

6.    What is your process for engaging with the Tenancy Tribunal to
provide reports on the rental housing inspections you conduct?

                Case by case basis upon request only.

 

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Anouska Greene

Compliance Advisor

Working Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Thames-Coromandel District Council

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