Policy Threads

12 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Claims Management Activity in Housing Disrepair: Call for Evidence — consultation closed

This call for evidence seeks views on cases where tenants consider seeking redress through the County Court by bringing a claim against their landlord for housing disrepair, and the role of claims management activity. In housing disrepair and other types …

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11 Jul 2025 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents

In response to: Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and prope…

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11 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents — outcome published

We are seeking views on proposals to prevent freeholders, property managing agents and landlords from imposing on leaseholders opaque and excessive charges related to building insurance, often in the form of commissions. Instead, they would only be able to charge …

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24 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents — consultation closed

We are seeking views on proposals to prevent freeholders, property managing agents and landlords from imposing on leaseholders opaque and excessive charges related to building insurance, often in the form of commissions. Instead, they would only be able to charge …

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24 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Ymgynghoriad ar gyflwyno ffioedd yswiriant a ganiateir ar gyfer landlordiaid, rhydd-ddeiliaid ac asiantiaid rheoli eiddo — consultation closed

Rydym yn ceisio barn ar gynigion i atal rhydd-ddeiliaid, asiantiaid rheoli eiddo a landlordiaid rhag codi taliadau amwys a gormodol ar lesddeiliaid sy'n gysylltiedig ag yswiriant adeiladau, yn aml ar ffurf comisiynau. Yn hytrach, dim ond ffi a ganiateir ar …

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2 Dec 2024 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents — consultation opened

We are seeking views on proposals to prevent freeholders, property managing agents and landlords from imposing on leaseholders opaque and excessive charges related to building insurance, often in the form of commissions. Instead, they would only be able to charge …

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2 Dec 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Ymgynghoriad ar gyflwyno ffioedd yswiriant a ganiateir ar gyfer landlordiaid, rhydd-ddeiliaid ac asiantiaid rheoli eiddo — consultation opened

Rydym yn ceisio barn ar gynigion i atal rhydd-ddeiliaid, asiantiaid rheoli eiddo a landlordiaid rhag codi taliadau amwys a gormodol ar lesddeiliaid sy'n gysylltiedig ag yswiriant adeiladau, yn aml ar ffurf comisiynau. Yn hytrach, dim ond ffi a ganiateir ar …

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14 Jul 2022 | Bill stage linked

Leasehold Reform (Disclosure and Insurance Commissions) Bill [HL]

First Reading 11:49:00 A Bill to amend the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to prevent landlords recovering service charges where they have failed to comply with their disclosure obligations under that Act; to commence section 21A of the Landlord and …

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2 May 2018 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Tenant Fees Bill: government response to the Select Committee report

Government’s response to the select committee report on pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Tenant Fees Bill.

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2 May 2018 | Impact assessment Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Tenant Fees Bill: impact assessment

Impact assessment summarising the effects of the policies in the Tenant Fees Bill.

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1 Nov 2017 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Draft Tenant Fees Bill

The draft Tenant Fees Bill sets out the government’s approach to banning letting fees paid by tenants.

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1 Nov 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Banning letting agent fees paid by tenants — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of a ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants.

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↓ Banning letting fees paid by tenants: government response (27pp)

2 Jun 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Banning letting agent fees paid by tenants — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of a ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants.

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↓ Banning letting fees paid by tenants: government response (27pp)

7 Apr 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Banning letting agent fees paid by tenants — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of a ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants.

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27 Apr 2016 | Bill introduced linked

Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill — First reading

A Bill to make provision about the regulation of landlords and private rented accommodation; to extend tenants’ rights, particularly in relation to the sale of occupied rental property; to cap letting

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25 Oct 2013 | Bill stage linked

Private Landlords and Letting and Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill

Second Reading 09:48:00 Sir Alan Meale (Mansfield) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is a pleasure and an honour to present the Bill. Members may ask why I have presented this …

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25 Oct 2013 | Second reading linked

Private Landlords and Letting and Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill — Second reading

A Bill to establish a mandatory national register of private landlords; to introduce regulation of private sector letting agents and managing agents; to establish a body to administer the national reg

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24 Oct 2013 | Bill Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Private Landlords and Letting and Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill — Bill 16 2013-2014, as introduced

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↓ Bill 16 2013-2014, as introduced

19 Jun 2013 | Bill introduced linked

Private Landlords and Letting and Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill — First reading

A Bill to establish a mandatory national register of private landlords; to introduce regulation of private sector letting agents and managing agents; to establish a body to administer the national reg

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25 Jun 2012 | Bill introduced linked

Landlord Accreditation Bill — First reading

A Bill to require local authorities to operate landlord accreditation schemes; to set those schemes according to minimum standards; and for connected purposes

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