Landlord Consultations
Public consultations are crucial to the development of local and national housing policy. They are an opportunity to provide feedback on legislative proposals and initiatives, helping government to make informed decisions.
This section contains details of consultations relating to the private rented sector. There are no relevant consultations open at present however details of previous consultations can be found in this section.
Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and possible planning responses
This consultation was undertaken by The Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) to review the problems caused by high concentrations of HMOs, which is considered by some to be a problem in many towns and cities.
The consultation aimed to gather opinions on three options to address the impact of high HMO concentration. The final report, which was written by consultant authors and does not necessarily represent the views or proposed policies of CLG, assesses these options.
Houses in multiple occupation and possible planning responses: Consultation
Published 17 May 2009
Evidence Gathering: Housing in Multiple Occupation and possible planning responses - Final Report
Published 26 September 2009
The Private Rented Sector: professionalism and quality - The government response to the Rugg Review Consultation
In January 2008, the government commissioned Julie Rugg and David Rhodes of the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York to carry out an independent review of the private rented sector. The Review's findings, which were published on 23 October 2008, set out six 'policy directions of travel' of how to raise standards and professionalism in the sector. This paper sets out the government's response and also takes into account the related recommendations made by the Law Commission.
The proposals in this response are designed to encourage the growth of professionalism, tackle bad landlords and provide improved consumer protection.
The private rented sector: professionalism and quality - The Government response to the Rugg Review Consultation
13 May 2009
In January 2008, the government commissioned Julie Rugg and David Rhodes of the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York to carry out an independent review of the private rented sector. The Review's findings, which were published on 23 October 2008, set out six 'policy directions of travel' of how to raise standards and professionalism in the sector. This paper sets out the government's response and also takes into account the related recommendations made by the Law Commission.
The proposals in this response are designed to encourage the growth of professionalism, tackle bad landlords and provide improved consumer protection.
The private rented sector: professionalism and quality - The Government response to the Rugg Review Consultation
13 May 2009