Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Private Rented Housing: Pensioners
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations he has received from pensioners on the challenges they have faced when renting a home from a private landlord.
- Answer
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The Department does not record correspondence to the level of detail requested.
The Government has undertaken a number of measures to tackle the challenges faced by tenants, including older renters. These include banning unfair letting fees and capping deposits with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, empowering tenants who are paying rent for unfit properties to take action against their landlords and get compensation through the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, and making £20 million available through the Private Rented Sector Access Fund to enable better access and sustainment of tenancies for people who are, or at risk of becoming, homeless.
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- Reference
- 278349
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Subjects
- Pensioners Private rented housing
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