Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 3929
Private Rented Housing: Rents
Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 10 September 2024
Question
Ben Maguire
Liberal Democrat — North Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of requests for payment of several months rent in advance before securing a tenancy on the ability of people to find housing
Answer
Matthew PennycookWe are currently monitoring the practice of landlords charging rent in advance to understand the impacts on tenants and will take action if necessary.The Government is committed to redressing the balance between landlord and tenant. The Renters’ Rights Bi...
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