Ban family houses from being converted into Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)
Introduce legislation to prevent property developers & private landlords from converting family homes into HMOs, especially ex-council homes. We think that there is already a dearth of family homes for low-income working families, & by converting them into HMOs, the situation is being made worse.
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Ban family houses from being converted into Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)
Introduce legislation to prevent property developers & private landlords from converting family homes into HMOs, especially ex-council homes. We think that there is already a dearth of family homes for low-income working families, & by converting them into HMOs, the situation is being made worse.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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Ban Members of Parliament from being residential landlords
We ask the Government to introduce legislation preventing sitting MPs from being residential landlords. We believe MPs who profit from rental income are in a conflict of interest when voting on housing, rent, and tenant legislation, which may undermine public trust and fair representation.
House in Multiple Occupation Planning Application Opposition
Residents opposing a proposed HMO planning application in a family residential cul-de-sac, citing unsuitability for the location. Community mobilizing to submit formal objections.
Proposed HMO planning application unsuitable for residential area
Residents are opposing a proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) planning application in a family-oriented cul-de-sac. Community members are being urged to submit objections.
Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
There are hundreds if not thousands of people who are currently in private renting sector not able to afford the extra costs on top of the LHA due to lack of social housing. Some severely overcrowded.
Large HMO conversion plan angers residents
A property developer has submitted plans to convert a house into a 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation, prompting community concerns about anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood impact.