Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That Option C be agreed as outlined in paragraph 4 of the report; that is, to explore approaches to improving the standard of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and confirm the Article 4 Direction at Annex C to the report, covering the urban area of the City, to take effect on 20 April 2012.:

REASON:      To provide a co-ordinated approach to addressing the issues of quality and local impact associated with HMOs within the urban area of York.

                        (ii)        That Officers be instructed to continue to work with stakeholders and landlords’ representatives to develop a strategic approach towards HMOs, taking into account the offer made at the meeting by the York Residential Landlords’ Association to work with the Council to address the management of HMOs.

REASON:      To encourage the involvement of all interested parties in improving the management of HMOs.

                        (iii)       That the impact and effectiveness of the implementation of the Article 4 Direction and other measures introduced be reviewed and considered 12 months after they have taken effect.

REASON:      To ensure that these measures are effective and enable any problems to be dealt with.

                        (iv)       That Officers work with the universities and students’ unions to secure the provision of more dedicated accommodation for students.

REASON:      To help minimise any adverse effects on communities of the increase in the student population in York.