Houseboats

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 1 February 2018.

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Photo of Tim Loughton Tim Loughton Conservative, East Worthing and Shoreham

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which regulations govern the rental of houseboats; and whether he plans to amend those regulations.

Photo of Dominic Raab Dominic Raab Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Holding answer received on 18 January 2018

The use of inland waterways in England is regulated by the appropriate navigation authority with responsibility for the waterway. Residential boats moored or used for continuous cruising are subject to licensing by the authority. As houseboats are chattel (and not fixed to ground), regulations applying to rented dwellings in England do not extend to them.

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