What will the Regulation of Housing Law entail when it is introduced?

September 27, 2020

This law will include

• the introduction of a health and safety rating system
• introduction of basic housing standards
• enforcement measures for rented dwellings
• a deposit protection scheme
• registration of all rental properties
• licensing system for HMO’s
• preventing landlords from advertising their rental property as ‘No children’ unless it meets the following – it’s a care facility or residential home, or reserved for particular persons, or a head lease or planning condition prevents families due to the amenity required for neighbours, or it needs to comply with Environmental Health Guidelines in respect of overcrowding.