Folkestone & Hythe District Council is being asked to approve its new private-sector housing civil penalties policy on 24 June — 54 days after key Renters’ Rights Act enforcement powers came into force on 1 May. Better late than never, yes. Better lawful, proportionate and tribunal-proof would’ve been nicer. Cabinet will consider report C/26/09 on 24 June 2026. It names Kerry Petts (pictured below), Private Sector Housing Manager, as responsible…
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