Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to assist councils that plan to impose and enforce a 90 day cap on properties let out on (a) Airbnb and (b) other online sharing economy platforms providing listings for short-term lettings to implement that cap; and if he will make a statement.

The 90-night cap on short-term lettings only applies within Greater London under the Deregulation Act 2015. However, using residential property for short lets over extended periods without planning permission outside London may constitute an offence. Whether inside or outside London, councils already have powers to issue planning enforcement notices against properties breaching planning regulations, and may impose fines against homeowners of up to £20,000.