Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville: Home Office: Written Answers (1)

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Written Question

Holiday Accommodation

Monday 24th October 2016

Asked by: Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that commercial short-term lettings of accommodation, such as those offered by the AirBnB website, are safe and comply with fire regulations.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to houses or flats where the premises are not occupied as a private dwelling, including properties offering short term accommodation to paying guests.