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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 Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Rents: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92754, on Rents: Appeals, whether (a) suitable arrangements for monitoring data relating to rent increase challenges in the Residential Property Tribunal and (b) all other necessary work to prepare the justice system has been or will be completed prior to implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 on 1 May 2026.

Answer

My Department continues to work closely with the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunal Service to ensure that the justice system is well prepared for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, including the potential impact of the Act on the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

This includes ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place for monitoring data relating to rent increase challenges in the Residential Property Tribunal.

The justice system will be supported with appropriate funding to ensure that the courts and tribunals have the resources and capacity they need to handle the workload that implementation of the Act will generate.

All other necessary work to prepare the justice system is expected to be completed by 1 May 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125543
Session
2024-26
Related items
Rents: Appeals
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Appeals Rents
Link
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