Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy 2024
5.0 Required level of remedial works
5.1 As a minimum, category 1 hazards must be reduced to a low category 2.
5.2 Where this is not possible all reasonable steps must be taken to reduce the hazards as far as reasonably practicable. In some cases, such as listed buildings, category 1 hazards may remain. This scenario should have been considered when deciding which course of action is most appropriate and may influence the officer's decision as to which type of enforcement action to take.
5.3 Target hazards should be improved to the ideal where this is possible and reasonable to do so.
5.4 When deciding on the remedial works, regard must be had to the seriousness of the hazard, the ideal that the property should achieve, and the level of work required that is reasonable to reduce the hazard significantly without incurring excessive cost.
5.5 For the hazard of fire, where the property is an HMO, section 10 of the Housing Act 2004 states that the LHA must consult with the Fire Authority before taking any action and deciding on the remedial works. A Memorandum of Understanding has been developed to ensure that this process does not become burdensome to both parties.