Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107190

Leasehold

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

ConservativeBexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) statutory protections and (b) appeal mechanisms are available to people who are subject to charges arising from covenants imposed by freeholders.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Permission fees and administration charges should only be used where necessary and should cover only any reasonable costs incurred. Any fees and charges should be justifiable, transparent, and communicated effectively and that there should be a clear rout...

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