Civil Penalty Policy

250.           The council will automatically apply the following discounted rates to any imposed financial penalties in the following circumstances:

• A discount of 15% of the original calculated financial penalty will be deducted from the penalty imposed in the Final Notice should the penalty be paid within a specified time period (normally 28 days).

251.           Illustrative example

252.           The landlord of a Mandatory HMO property fails to obtain a licence. They only operate two HMO properties and there are no other relevant factors or aggravating features. The offence is regarded as a 'very serious' matter. Upon receipt of the 'Notice of Intent' to impose a £17500 financial penalty. Written representations are made to the council.

253.           On account of the written representations received by the landlord, the council imposes a financial penalty of £16000. In the event the landlord pays within the specified period a 15% discount is given so that the landlord makes a discounted payment of £13600.