Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 23 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Buildings
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 June 2025 to Question 60125 on Armed Forces: Buildings, whether there is a standard process for vetting (a) tenants or (b) leaseholders of Ministry of Defence properties.
- Answer
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Before a lease is granted to a third party, their financial and general reliability is investigated by Ministry of Defence (MOD) Officials, via references from banks and, where possible, from a previous landlord, solicitors, or via a professional background checking service.
In addition, as part of the vetting process for civilian sublet tenancies, the following checks are completed by a third party, Let Alliance, on behalf of MOD’s contractor, Pinnacle: the undertaking of an income, credit, a Right to Rent and Sanctions check and obtaining work references.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 61851
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Armed forces Buildings Leasehold Tenants
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