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Written question asked by Andrew Lewer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Ground Rent

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to the Answer of 19 April 2024 to Question 21211 on Ground Rent, whether his Department plans to make contingencies for the payment of (a) compensation and (b) legal fees that could be required for loss of income as a result of a ground rent cap.

Answer

The Government has engaged extensively with relevant stakeholders, and has published an Impact Assessment on a range of options to restrict ground rents. We will set out our position as part of the progress of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26596
Session
2023-24
Related items
Ground Rent
Friday, 19 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Legal costs Ground rent
Link
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