Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 45990

Rented Housing: Students

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

James Naish

Labour — Rushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to (a) limit and (b) prohibit the use of joint and several liability contracts in student housing.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The government does not intend to restrict or prohibit the use of joint and several liability contracts in the student housing market. This is a well-established practice in the sector, allowing groups of students to choose to live together with their fri...
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