A Bill to require landlords to meet standards for the hygienic storage and preparation of food and the provision of cooking appliances and equipment in accommodation provided for tenants in receipt of Universal Credit or Housing Benefit; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 March 2019
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This Bill would require landlords to meet basic kitchen standards in properties rented to tenants who claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. It focuses on hygienic storage and food preparation, and on providing and maintaining cooking appliances and equipment. The aim is to improve living conditions for benefit claimants in rented accommodation.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons, having originated in the Commons. No further stage details are available in the provided information.
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5 Feb 2019
This Bill has been withdrawn.
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