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Written question asked by David Pinto-Duschinsky (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 2024. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 16 December 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Leasehold: Hendon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support leaseholders with rises in (a) ground rent, (b) service charges and (c) building insurance in Hendon.

Answer

The consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents was launched on 2 December and can be found on gov.uk here.

As per my Written Ministerial Statement of 21 November 2024 (HCWS244), the government will look to consult on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act’s provisions on service charges and on legal costs next year, bringing these measures into force as quickly as possible thereafter.

We remain firmly committed to our manifesto commitment to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rents, and we will deliver this in legislation.

The government funds the provision of free information and advice by the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18335
Session
2024-26
Related items
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fees and charges Leasehold Hendon
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk