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Private Rented Housing: Landlords

Asked by Margaret MullaneLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 82550

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration his Department of providing additional resource for local authorities to enforce 12 month relet bans on landlords who do not adhere to incoming legislation wit

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

In accordance with the New Burdens Doctrine, we will ensure additional net costs on local authorities created by the Renters’ Rights Bill are fully funded.

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