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Written question asked by Clive Lewis (Labour) on Thursday, 6 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 21 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Leasehold: Reform

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress her Department has made on each reform set out in her Department's Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform, of 21 November 2024, HCWS244.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244).

On 31 January 2025, provisions in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 to remove the two-year qualifying period in relation to enfranchisement and lease extensions came into force.

On 10 February, we laid regulations in Parliament to implement the reforms contained in the Act concerning the Right to Manage and these will come into force on Monday 3 March.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29459
Session
2024-26
Related items
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Leasehold Reform
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk