A Bill to require private landlords to ensure that any property they let meets the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
The Bill would require private landlords to ensure every property they let meets the Decent Homes Standard. It would apply to all privately rented homes and include related provisions to support that aim. In effect, landlords would need to keep their rentals up to the standard as a condition of letting.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons, where MPs discuss the general principles. If supported, it will proceed to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 28 January 2015. 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.
