Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 46801

Multiple Occupation: Licensing

Tabled: 22 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025

Question

Sarah Olney

Liberal DemocratRichmond Park

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the licensing criteria for Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
It is important that private rented properties are safe, well-maintained, and properly managed. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing schemes play a crucial role in achieving this. The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces reforms to drive-up standards ...

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