Lead member
Matthew Pennycook
Labour, Greenwich and Woolwich
Commons
Decision
Not called
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of Awaab’s law to the private rented sector
(1)
Section 10A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is amended as follows.
(2)
Omit subsections (1)(b) and (6).
(3)
In subsection (7), omit the definitions of “low-cost home ownership accommodation” and “social housing.”
Member's explanatory statement
This new clause would require private landlords to deal with hazards affecting their properties.