Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 18680

Private Rented Housing

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the potential merits of requiring (a) letting agents and (b) landlords to provide a reason to rental housing applicants for applications being unsuccess

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 extends existing protections against discrimination in the lettings process under the Equality Act 2010 to those in receipt of benefits or with children The Act also provides local authorities with strong investigatory and enf...

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