Multiple Occupation
Commons · Question 9193 · Tabled 15 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 6378 on Multiple Occupation, what plans her Department has for the future regulation of housing in multiple occupation.
Answer
Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 23 Oct 2024
Local authorities have robust powers to ensure landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) comply with all relevant regulations. This includes powers to issue civil penalties, prosecute landlords and obtain banning orders.The Renters’ Rights Bill in...