A Bill to amend Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 to provide that any selective licensing scheme for residential accommodation extends to social housing.
This bill would change Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 so that selective licensing schemes used by local authorities to improve housing in an area also cover social housing. In practice, social landlords such as councils and housing associations would have to obtain licences and meet the same conditions as other rented homes in those schemes. The aim is to raise safety and management standards across social housing.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
