Written question asked by David Lepper (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 June 1999. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 June 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the reports which he has requested from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales about disciplinary action taken by that body in respect of non-compliance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in relation to the accounts of residential leasehold properties in each of the last three years.

Answer: Mr. Lepper: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the reports which he has requested from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales about disciplinary action taken by that body in respect of non-compliance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in relation to the accounts of residential leasehold properties in each of the last three years. [88578] Mr. Raynsford: We have not requested any such reports. However, officials have met representatives of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to discuss the certification of service charge accounts. We are well aware of leaseholders' concerns in this area and are considering what might be done to protect their money more effectively.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 334 c95W; 88578
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Housing Leasehold Service charges Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Legislation: Landlord and Tenant Act 1985