Short-term Lettings Bill 2018

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would treat most short-term rentals of homes as a commercial activity rather than ordinary residential use, unless they are let for no more than six weeks in a year. It would also bring services linked to short-term lettings under the property services rules and require booking, advertising, agency or management providers to give planning authorities details about the properties and clients involved if asked. That matters because it would give councils and Revenue more oversight of short-term letting, which could affect planning control and housing supply.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to declare the use of dwellings for short-term lettings to be used for commercial purposes; to remove the exemption of property services provided in connection with short-term lettings from the application of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011; to oblige persons who provide services in connection with short-term lettings of dwellings to furnish information upon request to the relevant planning authority; and to provide for connected matters.

Last updated 20 April 2020