Our Ref: A222049
Staff contact: Gerard McCormack
24 November 2020
Electronic Letter: [FYI request #13707 email]
Dear Mr Packford
Official information request for information relating to the Councils use of Public Health
Act
I refer to your official information request dated 7 September 2020 and sought to respond
to each question posed in turn as set out below.
1. In the past five years, how many times has the Council used their rights
under the Public Health Act to inspect rental housing properties?
None
2. In the past five years, how many times has the Council exercised its powers
to issue a repair or closure notice to landlords whose properties do not meet
the Housing Improvement Regulations?
Never
3. How do you identify which rental housing properties to inspect under the
Public Health Act?
We do not currently pro-actively do this
4. What is the process for tenants to request the Council inspect their rental
housing property under the Public Health Act and provide a written report on
its condition?
We would provide a report upon request
Ōpōtiki District Council | 108 St John Street | PO Box 44 | Ōpōtiki 3162 | New Zealand
Telephone 07 315 3030 | Fax 07 315 7050 |
www.odc.govt.nz | [Opotiki District Council request email]
5. What information is available on your website or in your publications on
rental housing inspections provided by the Council?
None
6. What is your process for engaging with the Tenancy Tribunal to provide
reports on the rental housing inspections you conduct?
We would respond to any requests made by the tenancy tribunal on an
individual basis
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact the staff member
listed above.
Yours sincerely
Aileen Lawrie
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Ōpōtiki District Council | 108 St John Street | PO Box 44 | Ōpōtiki 3162 | New Zealand
Telephone 07 315 3030 | Fax 07 315 7050 |
www.odc.govt.nz | [Opotiki District Council request email]
