Decision details

Purpose of Report: Provide details of the first year of operation of the voluntary private landlord accreditation scheme for York; report back on the outcome of consultation on the current state of the private rented sector in the City and consider options for the future support and improvement of the sector.

Members are asked to note the review; note the outcome of the consultation exercise and consider and approve the options for the future improvement of the sector.

Resolved: That Cabinet agree to approve option (ii) and continue with the current service with the accreditation scheme and other initiatives to support a healthy private rented sector and to carry out further detailed consultation focusing on those groups which didn’t respond and commission the Building Research Establishment to provide an updated picture of the condition of the stock to provide a more complete picture of the private rented sector for members to make a judgement.

Reason: To maximise the contribution made by the private rented sector in York towards meeting current and future need through tailored, targeted and proportionate intervention and support, designed to secure safe, well managed and decent accommodation.