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Officers must consider all options when determining the most suitable course of action.<br>Regard must be given to legislative duties, statutory duties, and the council's private rented sector strategy.<br>The duties of the role will include:<br>•\tReceive, assess and where necessary action, customer demand relating to the provision and management of HMOs in the private rental sector.<br>•\tCarry out reactive, routine or proactive visits to HMOs and, undertake Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments.<br>•\tWhere problems are discovered with the provision of housing, working with landlords and tenants to find the best solution, always aiming to keep the tenant in their home wherever possible.<br>•\tinvestigate complaints in respect to statutory duties or regulations.<br>•\tcarry out inspections and monitoring as required to ensure that actions are undertaken and outcomes are achieved.<br>•\tEnsure that health and welfare of tenants is maintained in accordance with legislation and, where applicable, the needs of any licence.<br>•\tEnsure that legislation and local policy regarding HMOs is adhered to, providing information on licence conditions where appropriate, and monitoring compliance with these conditions.<br>•\tProvide advice, guidance and assistance to customers contacting the service ensuring regulatory compliance through education and advice.<br>•\tTake enforcement action, where required and preparing for cases which may go to tribunal or court. 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Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 8 - £35,235 - £37,937 p.a.

Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth (On-Site)

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