A Bill to establish an independent regulator of managing agents; to make provision about the powers and duties of the independent regulator; to require managing agents to comply with a code of practice and to make provision about that code of practice; to make provision for a licensing scheme for managing agents; to make further provision about the regulation of managing agents; and for connected purposes.
This bill would create an independent regulator for managing agents who look after leasehold properties, including blocks of flats. It would require these agents to follow a code of practice and to obtain a licence, with the regulator able to enforce the rules, handle complaints, and take action against agents that breach the requirements.
Currently at the second reading in the Commons; it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 16 July 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.