Energy Efficiency (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Bill

Key Points

• Extends the Energy Act 2011’s energy‑efficiency provisions to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
• Allows residents living in HMOs to access energy‑efficiency improvements and related protections currently available to other homes.
• Is an enabling amendment that broadens the scope of existing rules rather than creating new schemes from scratch.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; next steps include Committee stage, then further readings in the Commons and consideration by the Lords.
• Primarily affects HMO landlords, letting agents and local authorities responsible for enforcing energy standards, and residents of HMOs.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it passes, it would move to Committee stage and then further readings in the Commons before going to the Lords.