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Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Summary
This Act makes landlords legally responsible for keeping rental homes fit and safe to live in. It lets renters take their landlord to court if the property has serious problems affecting health and safety, rather than just accepting poor conditions.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections for renters. It gives tenants the legal right to take action if their home is unsafe, unhealthy, or falling apart—like having broken heating, damp, or pest problems—forcing landlords to fix these issues quickly.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act puts too much burden on landlords and could make them less willing to rent out homes, potentially reducing the number of properties available. Some also argue it could increase rents as landlords pass repair costs onto tenants.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Jul 2017
- 2nd reading19 Jan 2018
- Committee stage20 Jun 2018
- Report stage26 Oct 2018
- 3rd reading26 Oct 2018
Lords
- 1st reading29 Oct 2018
- 2nd reading23 Nov 2018
- 3rd reading19 Dec 2018
Royal Assent20 Dec 2018
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