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To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of local authorities which have increased enforcement action against landlords in the private rented sector in each of the last five years; and what assessment they have made of the resources available to local authorities for enforcement.
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of local authorities which have increased enforcement action against landlords in the private rented sector in each of the last five years; and what assessment they have made of the resources available to local authorities for enforcement.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) does not currently collect data that would enable an assessment of changes in enforcement activity against landlords at local authority level over the last five years. From April 2027 we intend to require local authorities to provide MHCLG with a suite of data on the private rented sector in their local area. We expect that data to include, for example, the number of formal enforcement notices issued; the number of civil penalties issued by category of offence; revenue received from civil penalties; total number of staff in private rented sector enforcement teams; and total spend on private rented sector enforcement.
Through the Renters’ Rights Act, the government is strengthening local authorities’ enforcement powers and extending and increasing ring-fenced civil penalties to support a ‘polluter pays’ approach to enforcement in the private rented sector.
In accordance with the new burdens doctrine, we will ensure additional net costs on local authorities resulting from the Act are fully funded. To that end, the Department is providing £41.12 million to local housing authorities for this financial year to help them undertake their new enforcement responsibilities. This funding is in addition to the £18.2 million provided in 2025/26.
Our intention is to use fees from the Private Rented Sector Database to provide funding over the long term for local authorities to use on work to improve compliance in the private rented sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that local authorities have sufficient resources to enforce the proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented properties; and whether the PRS database established under the Renters' Rights...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that local authorities have sufficient resources to enforce the proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented properties; and whether the PRS database established under the Renters' Rights...
The government will continue to work with local authorities to understand the impact of the PRS Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES).
We have already set out a number of measures designed to ease the compliance burden and to support local authority efforts in respect of compliance and enforcement, including amendments and improvements to the exemptions regime and the recent launch of an improved PRS Exemptions Register.
Through existing and forthcoming legislation, we will ensure local authorities are further supported through improved access to data and strengthened powers. The government will increase the maximum fine for non-compliance to £30,000 per property, per breach, to deter poor practice and the PRS Database and improved Exemptions Register will reduce administrative burdens and make it easier to identify non-compliance.
As outlined in the roadmap for implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here, roll out of the PRS Database on a geographical basis will begin from late 2026.
In relation to the additional resourcing for local authorities, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written answer 7796 of 11 June 2026, whether his Department has received representations from local housing authorities regarding staffing shortages in private rented sector enforcement since the passage of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written answer 7796 of 11 June 2026, whether his Department has received representations from local housing authorities regarding staffing shortages in private rented sector enforcement since the passage of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of local authority staff in England who have responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of local authority staff in England who have responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
The Renters’ Rights Act contains a power for government to require private rented sector enforcement data from local authorities, including the number of full-time equivalent staff responsible for enforcement in the private rented sector.
I otherwise refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made on the adequacy of the number of local authority staff with responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made on the adequacy of the number of local authority staff with responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
Through the Renters’ Rights Act, the government is strengthening local authorities’ enforcement powers and extending and increasing ring-fenced civil penalties to support a ‘polluter pays’ approach to enforcement of the new tenancy system.
In accordance with the New Burdens Doctrine, we will ensure additional net costs on local authorities resulting from the Act are fully funded. To that end, my Department is providing £41.12 million to local housing authorities for this financial year to help them undertake their new enforcement responsibilities. This funding is in addition to the £18.2 million provided in 2025/26.
Our aim over the long term is to establish a sustainable funding system for private rented sector enforcement based on future Private Rented Sector Database fee revenues. We will set out further details in due course.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many local authority staff in England have responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many local authority staff in England have responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
My Department does not currently hold the requested information. However, we are in the process of implementing a new mandatory collection of private rented sector enforcement data from local housing authorities, which will include the number of full-time equivalent staff responsible for enforcement in the private rented sector.
Implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector. 20p.
Implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector. 20p.
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:
In its manifesto, the government promised to overhaul the regulation of our country’s insecure and unjust private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Act delivers on that commitment.
The Act will empower renters...
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:
In its manifesto, the government promised to overhaul the regulation of our country’s insecure and unjust private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Act delivers on that commitment.
The Act will empower renters...
In its manifesto, the government promised to overhaul the regulation of our country’s insecure and unjust private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Act delivers on that commitment.
The Act will empower renters by providing them with greater security, rights and protections so that they can stay in their homes for...
In its manifesto, the government promised to overhaul the regulation of our country’s insecure and unjust private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Act delivers on that commitment.
The Act will empower renters by providing them with greater security, rights and protections so that they can stay in their homes for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that local authorities have adequate resource capacity to enforce the Renters' Rights Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that local authorities have adequate resource capacity to enforce the Renters' Rights Bill.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 32068 on 5 March 2025.
This briefing provides an overview of amendments made to the Renters' Rights Bill 2024-25 in the House of Lords.
This briefing provides an overview of amendments made to the Renters' Rights Bill 2024-25 in the House of Lords.
Lords report stage third day. Amendment 87 agreed to on division (237 to 223). Amendment 88 agreed to. Amendment 98 disagreed to on division (215 to 240). Amendment 106 agreed to on division (282 to 158). Amendment 110 disagreed to on division (98 to 148). Amendment 111 agreed to on division (214 to 153). Amendments 112 and 113 agreed to. Amendment 118 disagreed to on division (106 to 148). Amendments 123 to 125 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 128).
Lords report stage third day. Amendment 87 agreed to on division (237 to 223). Amendment 88 agreed to. Amendment 98 disagreed to on division (215 to 240). Amendment 106 agreed to on division (282 to 158). Amendment 110 disagreed to on division (98 to 148). Amendment 111 agreed to on...
Moved by
Lord Keen of Elie
87: Clause 41, page 58, line 4, leave out “on the balance of probabilities” and insert “beyond reasonable doubt”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, in conjunction with another amendment in the name of Lord Keen of Elie to clause 58, imposes a uniform standard of proof – beyond...
Moved by
Lord Keen of Elie
87: Clause 41, page 58, line 4, leave out “on the balance of probabilities” and insert “beyond reasonable doubt”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, in conjunction with another amendment in the name of Lord Keen of Elie to clause 58, imposes a uniform standard of proof – beyond...
My Lords, I begin by referring to my interests as recorded in the register. I add that I am the proprietor of properties in London that are the subject of tenancy agreements and are managed by an agent.
In this group we have Amendments 87 and 88 in similar terms. Amendment...
My Lords, I begin by referring to my interests as recorded in the register. I add that I am the proprietor of properties in London that are the subject of tenancy agreements and are managed by an agent.
In this group we have Amendments 87 and 88 in similar terms. Amendment...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 104 in my name in this group and, in doing so, I declare my interest as a trustee of the Nationwide Foundation. First, I thank my noble friend Lady Taylor of Stevenage for the excellent meeting we had, together with the noble Lord,...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 104 in my name in this group and, in doing so, I declare my interest as a trustee of the Nationwide Foundation. First, I thank my noble friend Lady Taylor of Stevenage for the excellent meeting we had, together with the noble Lord,...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy. I have also enjoyed my encounters with the Minister, with her, to discuss these issues. I rise to speak to Amendment 110 in my name. I am very grateful for the support of the noble Lords,...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy. I have also enjoyed my encounters with the Minister, with her, to discuss these issues. I rise to speak to Amendment 110 in my name. I am very grateful for the support of the noble Lords,...