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Question for Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

UIN 190095, tabled on 19 June 2023

Question

David Morris
Conservative
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the exemption in the Renters Reform Bill to allow fixed term tenancies for purpose built student accommodation to include all student accommodation.

Answer

Rachel Maclean
Conservative
Redditch
Commons

Answered on

22 June 2023

The Department is carefully considering the impact of our reforms on the student housing market. We recognise there is a general annual lettings cycle and are considering solutions, such as a ground for possession that enables landlords to guarantee vacant possession for next year's tenants. Any solution needs to balance the needs of both students and landlords, and we will continue to engage with the sector. I am happy to discuss this matter further with my Hon. Friend.

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