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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Topical Questions

Question
In Sedgefield there are many properties let out by private landlords, but a significant number are empty at any one time. Can my right hon. Friend tell me what progress we are making towards a national registration scheme for private landlords, to try to get rid of some of the rogue landlords in our communities?
Answer

The proposal for a national register of private landlords is only one of those that we are looking at to try to tighten up the activities of the worst landlords, who give the tenants to whom they rent their properties a bad standard of housing and service. The private rented sector is important to many people in this country, but it is our duty as a Government to ensure that the very worst landlords are stamped out.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
504 c674 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Landlords Registration Vetting
Link
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