Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2961

Private Rented Housing: Rents

Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 4 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Helen Hayes

LabourDulwich and West Norwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to prevent bidding wars in the private rented sector; and when she plans to bring forward the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Government is committed to bring forward a Renters’ Rights Bill as a priority. The Bill will decisively level the playing field between landlord and tenant by providing renters with greater security, rights and protections and we will crack down on th...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 2961) →