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Written question asked by Gareth Bacon (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Rents: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2026 to Question 106177, on Rents: Appeals, whether any programmes of works detailed in that Answer are estimated not to be completed before the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 on 1 May 2026.

Answer

All the programmes of work detailed in the answer to Question 106177 are expected to be completed by implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on 1 May 2026. This includes recruitment exercises for additional administrative staff, establishment of a centralised operational hub, updates to operational processes, availability of suitable estates capacity for hearings and enhancements to technology systems.

Recruitment of judges and members for the Property Chamber is ongoing, with further recruitment exercises planned throughout 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125542
Session
2024-26
Related items
Rents: Appeals
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Appeals Rents
Legislation
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Link
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