Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of the requirement to continue to pay service charges after the death of the property owner on the finances of the estates of deceased leaseholders in retirement housing development; and what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing time-limited liability for such charges.
- 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
- 9999
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Death Older people Sheltered housing Service charges
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- 2026-08-14 11:21:43 +0100
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