Consolidation of Housing Regulations Bill

A Bill to consolidate Regulations relating to tenancies in the social and private housing sectors; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 April 2013

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This Bill aims to consolidate all tenancy regulations across social and private housing into a single statute. It seeks to simplify and clarify the rules for landlords and tenants, with related provisions included. It is currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

Consolidates tenancy regulations for social and private housing into one statute.
Aims to simplify, clarify and streamline rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords.
Covers both social landlords (like councils and housing associations) and private landlords, plus letting agents and managers.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; first reading was in 2012.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. It originally appeared in Parliament in 2012, and no further progression details are provided here.

Who is affected?

Tenants in social housing (council and housing associations)Private tenantsPrivate landlordsSocial landlords (housing associations)Letting and managing agentsLocal authorities/housing authoritiesRegulatory bodies overseeing tenancy rules

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

28 Nov 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Consolidation of Housing Regulations

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.