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Private Rented Housing: Rents

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 7376

The question

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.

Answered by 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, and we will keep the matter under review as the Bill progresses.

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