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Government Rejects Petition for Stronger HMO Controls
The government has rejected a petition calling for stronger powers to control Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in a London area. It has confirmed that its powers to regulate HMOs will remain under review.
During a government debate, Conservative MP Louie French presented a petition from more than 2,300 constituents in Old Bexley and Sidcup. The petition argued for tighter controls on HMOs in the area.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, this decision means that the current regulatory framework for HMOs remains unchanged for now. The government has stated it will continue to keep its powers to regulate HMOs under review, but no immediate changes are planned.
Source: Property118