Decision details
Private Rented Sector Offer Report
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to gain approval
for the implementation of a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Offer. The
offer will be designed to increase access and improve standards
within the private sector. The offer will be targeted at Landlords
and Agents who have an interest or stake in Oldham.
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:
The decision is to develop and introduce a comprehensive Private
Rented Sector offer in Oldham as outlined in the report.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1 - Option one Develop a comprehensive
PRS offer that incorporates various services and incentives which
Oldham Tenants and Landlords can benefit from.
Option 2 - Option two – Do not introduce a private sector
offer operated by Oldham Council and outsource the service to an
external organisation.
Option 3 -Option three – Do nothing in the private sector to
support selective licensing, improve conditions and increase
housing supply.
Alternative options considered:
Option 2 - Option two – Do not introduce
a private sector offer operated by Oldham Council and outsource the
service to an external organisation.
Option 3 -Option three – Do nothing in the private sector to
support selective licensing, improve conditions and increase
housing supply.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Landlords have been consulted in a recent
Landlord Survey.
Contact: Albert Margai, Principal Housing Market Intervention Officer 0161 770 6583 Email: albert.margai@oldham.gov.uk Email: albert.margai@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 26/06/2018
Date of decision: 26/06/2018
Effective from: 04/07/2018
Accompanying Documents:
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