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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2024. It was answered by Jacob Young (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Private Rented Housing: Older People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether the rent review tribunals proposed in the Renters Reform Bill will use sector specific data for deciding the level of market rent for specialist housing for older people.

Answer

In order to determine the market rate, the First-tier Tribunal considers a wide range of evidence, such as the price of similar properties being advertised online and evidence submitted from both parties justifying or arguing against the rent increase.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9626
Session
2023-24
Related items
Supported Housing: Rents
Friday, 19 January 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Older people Private rented housing Reviews
Legislation
Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23 to 2023-24
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk