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Rents: Tribunals

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11419

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which measure tribunals rely upon when determining market rent under the Renters’ Rights Act where advertised asking rents diverge materially from achieved rents.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 87776 on 17 November 2025.

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