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
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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
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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
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5952
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Evictions Rented housing
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- 2026-06-10 17:19:43 +0100
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