Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 88373

Freehold

Tabled: 5 November 2025

Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

Olivia Blake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce legislative measures to prevent freeholders from demanding disproportionate payments from leaseholders for historic breaches of leasehold covenants.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

Leaseholders who receive notice that they are in breach of their lease should look at the terms of their lease and take independent legal advice. They can also access advice and guidance from the government supported Leasehold Advisory Service. Where a le...

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