Private rented dwelling regulations
De Rossa pressed for regulations under the 1982 Act, noting they were overdue; the Minister said drafting was under way and committed to having them ready before the end of the session.
asked the Minister for the Environment when regulations will be made under section 26 of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982 and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
Regulations dealing with the standards of formerly controlled dwellings are at present being drafted. It is my aim to make the regulations before the end of the year.
Comment on this
The Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act was passed in 1982, more than two years ago and the Government were required to make regulations. Will the Minister now give a commitment that they will be ready before the end of this session?