Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 49399

Private Rented Housing: Rents

Tabled: 30 April 2025

Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of capping rent-in-advance at one month on prospective tenants.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

Demands for extortionate rent in advance put financial strain on tenants and can exclude certain groups from renting all together.The Renters’ Rights Bill will prohibit a landlord or letting agents from inviting, encouraging or any payment of rent before ...

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