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Tenancy Agreements

Commons · Question 98386 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 5 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will criminalise unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 5 Jan 2026

Upon commencement on 1 May 2026, the relevant provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will require landlords to provide their tenants with certain information about the terms of the tenancy in writing.Landlords will be able to comply with this requirem...