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Rented Housing: Standards

Asked by Pippa HeylingsLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 40986

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of strengthening the Decent Homes Standard for all forms of tenure.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government will consult this year on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for the social and private rented sectors.

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