Civil Penalties Policy under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Related Housing Legislation

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Welcome to this consultation on Ashford Borough Council's Civil Penalties Policy under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Related Housing Legislation

Ashford Borough Council is consulting on its proposed Civil Penalties Policy under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and related housing legislation.

The policy sets out how the Council will use civil penalties when enforcing housing standards in the private rented sector. It explains how enforcement decisions will be made and the factors that will be considered when determining the level of a penalty.

We welcome feedback from landlords, tenants, letting agents, housing professionals and residents before the policy is finalised.

Why are we consulting?

The consultation will help the Council understand whether the proposed policy is clear, fair, proportionate and effective in supporting compliance with housing legislation and improving standards in the private rented sector.

Who should respond?

  • Private tenants
  • Private landlords
  • Letting and managing agents
  • Housing professionals
  • Resident groups
  • Advice agencies
  • Community organisations
  • Any resident with an interest in housing standards
How will we promote this consultation?

We will directly email known landlords, letting agents and managing agents to ensure those most affected by the proposed Policy are aware of the consultation and have the opportunity to provide feedback.

Consultation

We ask that feedback is received by 12pm Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Welcome to this consultation on Ashford Borough Council's Civil Penalties Policy under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Related Housing Legislation

Ashford Borough Council is consulting on its proposed Civil Penalties Policy under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and related housing legislation.

The policy sets out how the Council will use civil penalties when enforcing housing standards in the private rented sector. It explains how enforcement decisions will be made and the factors that will be considered when determining the level of a penalty.

We welcome feedback from landlords, tenants, letting agents, housing professionals and residents before the policy is finalised.

Why are we consulting?

The consultation will help the Council understand whether the proposed policy is clear, fair, proportionate and effective in supporting compliance with housing legislation and improving standards in the private rented sector.

Who should respond?

  • Private tenants
  • Private landlords
  • Letting and managing agents
  • Housing professionals
  • Resident groups
  • Advice agencies
  • Community organisations
  • Any resident with an interest in housing standards
How will we promote this consultation?

We will directly email known landlords, letting agents and managing agents to ensure those most affected by the proposed Policy are aware of the consultation and have the opportunity to provide feedback.

Consultation

We ask that feedback is received by 12pm Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Page last updated: 23 Jul 2026, 10:23 AM