Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 27868

Freehold and Landlords: Fraud

Tabled: 31 January 2025
Answered: 13 February 2025

Question

Clive Lewis

LabourNorwich South

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department is taking any steps to (a) identify and (b) tackle fraudulent activity by (i) landlords and (ii) freeholders.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The reforms introduced in the Renters’ Rights Bill will be underpinned by an effective, consistent and proportionate enforcement framework.We are extending councils’ powers to collect and retain revenue for future enforcement work from financial penalties...

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