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Private Rented Housing

Asked by Tony VaughanLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 9826

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support small-scale landlords in the private rental sector.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Renters’ Rights Act will provide tangible benefits for responsible landlords who provide high-quality homes and a good service to their tenants, including simpler regulation and clear and expanded possession grounds, so that landlords can regain their properties quickly when necessary.

The government has not introduced any specific measures to support small-scale landlords in the private rented sector.

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