Written questions

Private Rented Housing: Regulation

Commons · Question 108214 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 3 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of regulation of rented homes on landlords.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 3 Feb 2026

The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here. The government’s policy statement, impact assessment, and response to the Decent Homes Standard consultation can be found on gov.uk here. The government’s response to the 2025 consultati...