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Please answer the following regarding criminal prosecutions against private landlords and general enforcement activity in the private rented sector:
1. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Service of an abatement notice ss.79-82, Environmental Protection Act 1990.
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
2. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Failure to comply with management regulations in respect of Houses in Multiple Occupation (section 234 of the Housing Act 2004)
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
3. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Prohibition orders relating to category 1 hazards (ss.20, Housing Act 2004).
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: One.
4. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Prohibition orders relating to category 2 hazards (ss.21, Housing Act 2004)
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
5. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: An emergency remedial order (section 40, Housing Act 2004) because the dwelling has a category one hazard that poses an immediate risk to the occupants
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
6. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: An emergency prohibition order served because the dwelling has a category one hazard that poses an immediate risk to the occupants (section 43, Housing Act 2004)
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
7. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: A criminal offence under section 72, Housing Act 2004
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
8. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Repayment of rent if occupier(s) was in receipt of housing benefit and applied to a Residential Property Tribunal for repayment of up to 12 months’ rent (ss.73-75, Housing Act 2004)
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
9. The total number of successful criminal prosecutions on formal notices served to private landlords for the following offences: Section 331 of the Housing Act 1985 (causing or permitting overcrowding)
a) 2018/19: None.
b) 2019/20: None.
c) 2020/21: None.
10. How much (£) do these prosecutions cost on average for the local authority?
a) 2018/19: Not applicable.
b) 2019/20: Not applicable.
c) 2020/21: Not applicable.
11. How much (£) does a civil penalty cost the local authority on average?
a) 2018/19: None issued.
b) 2019/20: None issued.
c) 2020/21: None issued.