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Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Uma KumaranLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54518

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will update the Decent Homes Standard for social housing to ensure that kitchens over 20 years old are renewed by social landlords.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

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

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