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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Rented Housing: Evictions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 14 January 2026, to Question HL13225, on Rented Housing: Evictions, whether his Department intends to issue guidance on the definition of “knowingly” and “recklessly” in relation to the misuse of a possession ground.

Answer

The government has published guidance on enforcement measures for landlords, which can be found on gov.uk here, and for local authorities, which can be found on gov.uk here.

This guidance contains information regarding the definitions of “knowingly” and “reckless” in relation to the misuse of a possession ground.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5952
Session
2026-27
Related items
Rented Housing: Evictions
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Evictions Rented housing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk