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Written question asked by Baroness Thornhill (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Renters' Rights Act 2025

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of local authority staff in England available to enforce the Renters’ Rights Act.

Answer

My Department is undertaking an assessment of the new burdens falling on local authorities as a result of their additional enforcement responsibilities under the Renters’ Rights Act. We are committed to funding the net additional costs arising. We anticipate that additional costs will principally be additional staff costs.

In relation to the number of staff currently in Iocal authority private rented sector enforcement teams, I refer the noble Baroness to my answer given to Question UN HL13226 on 14 January 2026


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15219
Session
2024-26
Attachment
HL13226
Related items
Private Rented Housing
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Staff Enforcement
Legislation
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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