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Private Rented Housing: Licensing and Regulation

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 7 November 2025UIN 87045

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has had discussions with (a) Camden Council and (b) Southwark Council on (i) regulation of landlords and (ii) selective licensing since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department engages regularly with a broad range of local authorities on matters including the regulation of landlords and selective licensing.

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