Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
To amend the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to require that residential rented accommodation is provided and maintained in a state of fitness for human habitation; to amend the Building Act 1984 to make provision about the liability for works on residential accommodation that do not comply with Building Regulations; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) was a Ballot Bill tabled by Karen Buck that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 19 July 2017 and became an Act of Parliament on 20 December 2018.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Karen Buck), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament