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Written question asked by Guto Bebb (Conservative) on Friday, 9 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 September 2011. It was answered by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Tenants: Leasehold

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent assessment he has made of the rights of business leasehold tenants to acquire properties; and whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals in respect of such rights.
Answer

We do not believe most business tenants would benefit from a right to acquire the freehold and have no plans to legislate. Business tenants normally enjoy statutory rights of security of tenure, and there is generally a plentiful supply of commercial premises for purchase on the open market for businesses that would prefer to occupy their property freehold.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71742; 532 c1102W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Business premises Leasehold Tenants
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk