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Written question asked by Tom Hayes (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Rents: Increases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will introduce annual limits to in-tenancy rent increases linked to (a) inflation and (b) real median income growth.

Answer

The Government has no plans to do so. Our recently introduced Renters’ Rights Bill includes provisions designed to empower private renters to challenge unreasonable rent increases.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4819
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Increases Inflation Personal income Rents
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk