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Private Rented Housing: Regulation

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 108214

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of regulation of rented homes on landlords.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.

The government’s policy statement, impact assessment, and response to the Decent Homes Standard consultation can be found on gov.uk here.

The government’s response to the 2025 consultation on Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes in England and Wales, along with the accompanying impact assessment, can be found on gov.uk here.

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