A Bill to require landlords to provide smoke alarms in rented accommodation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
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This Bill would require landlords to install smoke alarms in rented homes and sets out related safety duties for landlords. It aims to improve fire safety for renting families and individuals. The Bill originated in the Commons and has a history of Lords amendments that the Commons has voted to disagree with.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. It has a long legislative history, having first appeared in 2010, and in 2021 the Commons voted to disagree with Lords amendments.
In five recorded divisions in 2021, the Commons voted to disagree with Lords amendments. Across those divisions, the Aye (support) votes were in the low-to-mid 300s and the No votes in the mid-200s, with the Conservative Party (and allies) largely backing the Aye position, while Labour and other opposition parties largely voted No.
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