Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 7376

Private Rented Housing: Rents

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Gregory Stafford

ConservativeFarnham and Bordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Renter's Rights Bill on tackling unaffordable requests for rent in advance.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Government recognise that requests for large amounts of rent in advance can put financial strain on tenants and can exclude certain groups from renting all together. We want to ensure that the Renters’ Rights Bill protects renters against such demands...

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