Freedom of information response

MEES

Publication date: 
Monday 24 July 2023
Request: 

1. In respect of non-domestic properties only, how many tenant-reported breaches of the MEES Regulations did the LA receive in the following periods:

a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022

b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023

c. Since 01.04.2023

2. In respect of non-domestic properties only, how many compliance notices in total have the LA issued during the following periods:

a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022

b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023

c. Since 01.04.2023

3. In respect of non-domestic properties only, how many penalty notices in total have the LA issued during the following periods:

a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022

b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023

c. Since 01.04.2023

4. In respect of non-domestic properties only, what is the total monetary value of the MEES-related penalty notices issued during the following periods:

a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022

b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023

c. Since 01.04.2023

5. In respect of non-domestic properties only, how many publication penalties have been issued by the LA during the following periods:

a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022

b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023

c. Since 01.04.2023

6. In respect of non-domestic properties only, how does the LA identify properties that are not compliant with the MEES Regulation?

7. Does the LA have one or more individuals with specific responsibility for the compliance of non-domestic properties with the MEES Regulations? If so, which team, function or department are they part of?

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Request reference:
FOI 12992