Fitness for Habitation – now with Govt support.

I am delighted, and delighted for Karen Buck MP, to be able to say that her Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill now has government support as well as that of the Labour opposition. (Previous posts on the then draft Bill are here and here). Delighted to confirm that the Government will be supporting my Private Member’s Bill to strengthen tenants’ rights and ensure homes are fit for human habitation. Now let’s make it law.. https://t.co/NpR5V2N5o7 — Karen Buck (@KarenPBuckMP) January 13, 2018 The published Bill for Second Reading is here and the estimable Wendy Wilson in the House of Commons Library has prepared a briefing report. There have been some interesting developments as a result of (rapid but positive) discussions and draftings with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (as it is is now). For example, what would be the new L&TA 1985 section 8A(4) Section 8 applies to a periodic or…

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