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Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Rented Housing: Landlords

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the change in the Renters' Rights Act from fixed term tenancies to rolling, periodic tenancies on student HMO landlords.

Answer

My Department engaged extensively with the student sector when developing the Renters’ Rights Act and its Impact Assessment received a green rating from the RPC.

We continue to monitor trends across the private rented sector and are conducting a robust evaluation of the impact of the Act. Evaluation reports will be published two and five years after implementation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17583
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Landlords Multiple occupation Rented housing Students
Legislation
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Link
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