Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 123341

Private Rented Housing: Ombudsman

Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Kim Leadbeater

LabourSpen Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the expected timetable is for establishing the Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman; and what mechanisms will be available for tenants to challenge unreasonable refusals

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
On 13 November 2025, the government published a roadmap for implementing the Renters' Rights Act, which can be found on gov.uk here.In implementation Phase 2 from late 2026, we will introduce the national Private Rented Sector Database and Private Rented ...

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