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

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This Bill aims to tidy up tenancy law by consolidating the rules for renting in both the social housing sector and the private rented sector into a single framework. It brings together existing regulations and related rules so they are easier to reference and apply, covering tenancy creation, management and related matters. It also includes connected provisions to support the consolidation.

Key Points

Consolidates existing tenancy regulations for social housing and private rented sector into one framework.
Applies to tenancies across both sectors, with harmonised definitions and references.
Includes connected provisions to support the consolidation (e.g., transitional provisions and updating how rules are referenced).
Aims to simplify compliance for landlords, tenants and housing managers.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, the bill is at an early stage of parliamentary scrutiny. If given the go-ahead, it will move to the committee stage for detailed examination and amendments.

Who is affected?

Tenants and prospective tenants in the social housing and private rented sectorsLandlords and letting agents or property managersHousing associationsLocal authorities that manage social housingLocal authority housing departmentsRegulators and bodies overseeing tenancy standards in housing

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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.

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