Written questions

Shared Ownership Schemes: Sub-letting

Lords · Question HL7204 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 21 May 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Thornhill

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill on shared owners who have become landlords because they are unable to sell their share in their property and sublet at a loss.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 21 May 2025

The Government has considered the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill on affected housing sectors. The Bill contains measures to ensure the shared ownership model can continue to function, by excluding it from the assured tenancy regime to prevent shared o...