Penalty Policy in relation to relevant Letting Agency Legislation

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has adopted the Penalty Policy on deciding financial penalties and the appropriateness of prosecution as an alternative to imposing financial penalties under the relevant letting agency legislation.

It applies in relation to any decision made by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council in its capacity as an Enforcement Authority under Section 6 of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

For clarity, "relevant letting agency legislation" means:

1. The Tenant Fees Act 2019, "the TFA 2019"
2. Chapter 3 of Part 3 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 as it applies in relation to dwelling houses in England
3. An order under Section 83(1) or 84(1) of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 
4. Regulations under Sections 133 to 135 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 

The content of this Policy does not constitute legal advice, only a court of law can provide certainty.