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Written question asked by Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Renters' Rights Act 2025

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential impact of the removal of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on levels of certainty for landlords seeking to sell or recover possession and (b) how this may affect rental supply.

Answer

My Department has made no such specific assessments.

The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112506
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Private rented housing Sales Shorthold tenancies
Legislation
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk