Written question asked by Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Sheltered Housing: Service Charges
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on the practice of continuing to levy full service charges on retirement leasehold properties following the death of the owner; and if he will bring forward legislative proposals to (a) introduce time-limited liability for service charges on such properties and (b) strengthen protections for bereaved families for ongoing charges on vacant, unsold flats.
- Answer
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I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 4726 on 8 June 2026.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 12353
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Death Leasehold Older people Sheltered housing Service charges
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- 2026-06-30 14:48:40 +0100
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