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Leasehold: Service Charges

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 February 2026UIN 108278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to publish its response to the consultation entitled Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services, which closed on 26 September 2025.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The consultation in question closed on 26 September 2025. We are analysing responses and will bring the relevant measures into force as quickly as possible thereafter.

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