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Fitness for Habitation bill passes second reading
MPs have unanimously backed a bill to improve standards in rented homes and make it easier for tenants to take legal action against landlords.
The House of Commons voted on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill for the first time on Friday.
It will now be scrutinised at the committee stage before MPs take a vote on the final legislation.
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Karen Buck, Labour MP for Westminster North, who tabled the private members’ bill, said via Twitter that she was “absolutely delighted”.
Absolutely delighted that my Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament. Thanks to everyone who came today and who has supported this important measure to strengthen tenants’ rights!
— Karen Buck (@KarenPBuckMP)Absolutely delighted that my Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament. Thanks to everyone who came today and who has supported this important measure to strengthen tenants’ rights!
— Karen Buck (@KarenPBuckMP) January 19, 2018
The government announced its support for the bill last week.
If it becomes law, private and social tenants will be able to take action against their landlords to have them fix hazards posing a serious health and safety risk.
That could include exposed wiring and heavy mould build-ups, or fire safety issues such as dangerous cladding.
