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Social Rented Housing: Standards

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 May 2025UIN 50802

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her timeline is for (a) consultation and (b) implementation of the updated Decent Homes Standard.

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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