Gail Siddall

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Gail Siddall

Environmental Development

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Environmental Development

– Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)– Tenancy Relations– Poor Conditions/Hazards – Noise– Pest Control– Recycling

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Houses in Multiple Occupation

– HMO definition

– Management Regulations

– HMO Licensing

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Tenancy Relations

• Illegal evictions or threats

• Harassment

• Deposit Queries

• Queries re tenancy agreements

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Poor Conditions/Hazards

• New Hazard Rating system– Damp/mould– Disrepair– Broken heating systems– Fire Safety– Home Security

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Noise

• Noisy Parties

• General Noise

• Out of Hours service

• Penalties

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Pest Control

• Free service– Rats– Mice

• Also deal with– Bedbugs– Fleas– cockroaches

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Rubbish/Recycling Enforcement

• Rubbish to be presented correctly• No side waste/fly tipping• Penalties include

– Fixed Penalty notices– Prosecutions

• Information available from www.oxford.gov.uk or 0800 227676

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