Written question asked by David Lepper (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2003. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on the scope of the inquiry by the Law Commission into forfeiture and security of tenure; and when he expects the inquiry to be completed.

Answer: Mr. Lepper: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs if he will make a statement on the scope of the inquiry by the Law Commission into forfeiture and security of tenure; and when he expects the inquiry to be completed. [135877] Mr. Lammy: The Law Commission is carrying out two reviews dealing with forfeiture and tenancy issues: (1) The `Termination of Tenancies' review addresses the whole law of forfeiture including the right of landlords to terminate a tenancy by physical re-entry. The Commission hopes to complete a consultation paper this year. A report will be published later. (2) The `Housing in the Rented Sector' review considers the legal basis of landlord and tenant relationships, in particular, the form of tenancies offered by local authorities, other social landlords, and by private landlords. A report will be published on 5 November followed by a further report and draft Bill next year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 135877; 412 c775W;412 c775-6W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Housing Inquiries Law Commission Tenure Rented housing Security of tenure
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk