LGOIMA Request Details: LG1946

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?

We do not inspect properties under the Health Act 1956. Complaints are inspected under the Building Act

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?

None, we do not use the Housing Improvement Regulations

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

We do not routinely inspect rental properties. We act on complaints received of issues such as unsanitary buildings, unsafe buildings under the Building Act or hoarding or infestation complaints under the Health Act

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?

As above, Council will act on complaints received

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

N/A as it is not a service we offer unless a complaint is received

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

As above, we do not routinely inspect rental properties and do not report to Tenancy Tribunals. If a copy of any report following a complaint is requested under the appropriate legislation e.g. LGOIMA or OIA then this will be supplied.

Regards

Paul Greig

Compliance and Enforcement Team Leader