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Energy Efficiency (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Bill

A Bill to amend the Energy Act 2011 to enable residents of houses in multiple occupation to benefit from the provisions in the Act designed to increase energy efficiency; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This Bill would extend the energy efficiency provisions in the Energy Act 2011 to residents living in houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). It aims to ensure people in shared housing can benefit from energy efficiency schemes and standards by applying the Act’s measures to HMOs and making related changes.

Key Points

  • Extends the Energy Act 2011’s energy efficiency provisions to residents of HMOs.
  • Allows tenants in HMOs to access energy efficiency schemes and standards applicable to other homes.
  • May introduce or clarify duties on landlords and managers of HMOs to meet energy efficiency requirements.
  • Includes connected or related provisions to support extending the Act’s scope to HMOs.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and had its first reading on 23 January 2013; currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

Originating in the Commons, the bill’s first reading was on 23 January 2013 and it is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Residents living in houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)Landlords and property managers of HMOsLetting agents and HMOs-related property management bodiesLocal housing authorities and councils responsible for housing and energy efficiency measures

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Jan 2013

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 - Energy Efficiency (Houses in Multiple Occupation)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 124 - 2012-13 ( as introduced)
BillCommons
26 Feb 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.