Question follow-through · 61176

Multiple Occupation: Hertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions her Department has had with Hertsmere Borough Council on houses in multiple occupation.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
19 Jun 2025
Target answer date
23 Jun 2025
Answer
30 Jun 2025 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions her Department has had with Hertsmere Borough Council on houses in multiple occupation.

  2. 23 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can play an important part in the housing market, providing relatively low-cost accommodation for rent. Local planning authorities already have powers to limit the proliferation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) ...

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