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Service Charges

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 86136

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to increase property service charge thresholds under section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the proposals set out in the consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services published on 4 July 2025 which can be found on gov.uk here. The consultation closed on 26 September, and we are analysing responses.

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