A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make regulations about the renting out of houses in multiple occupation; to require landlords to provide energy performance certificates to prospective tenants; to set minimum energy efficiency standards for the letting of houses in multiple occupation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This Bill would set rules for renting out houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). It would require landlords to provide energy performance certificates (EPCs) to prospective tenants and establish minimum energy efficiency standards for letting HMOs, with the Secretary of State able to make further regulations on related matters. The aim is to improve energy efficiency in shared housing and give tenants clearer information about energy use.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it will move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 21 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
