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Multiple Occupation

Asked by Daniel FrancisLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 81600

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered amending (a) subsection 254(5) and (b) Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government has no current plans to change the list of buildings that are not considered Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) under the Housing Act 2004. We keep the regulation of HMOs under review.

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