Private rented housing
Private rented housing news from UK Parliament.
Government risks undermining plans to ban ‘no fault’ tenant evictions, say MPs
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee publishes report on Reforming the Private
Rented Sector
09 February 2023
MPs to debate Select Committee Statement: Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, Reforming the Private Rented Sector
MPs to debate Select Committee Statement: Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, Reforming the Private Rented Sector
06 February 2023
More powers for local authorities for short-term lets, says Committee
The Built Environment Committee has today published a letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, on short-term lettings
18 December 2022
Lords debates financial markets
Members debate the importance of stability and its impact on pensions, mortgages, and the rental market. Catch up
04 November 2022
Levelling-Up Committee Private renters inquiry questions Government Minister, Monday 7th November, 4pm
Levelling-Up Committee Private renters inquiry questions Government Minister, Monday 7th November, 4pm
03 November 2022
Private renters’ inquiry launched by Levelling Up Committee
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee launches an inquiry into Reforming the Private Rented Sector
21 July 2022
Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
Lords examines Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill at third reading
Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill in the Lords. Catch up
16 March 2022
Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
Lords debates cost to leaseholders of fire safety work
Lords debates financial impact on leaseholders and the need for safe housing. Find out more
05 November 2021
Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021
Lords votes on Fire Safety Bill as stages conclude
Lords votes on Commons decisions on the fire safety costs amendment made in the House of Lords. Find out more
29 April 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021
Private rented sector needs roadmap out of lockdown to avoid debt crisis
Committee publishes their report on Protecting the homeless and the private rented sector: MHCLG’s response to Covid-19
31 March 2021