New Businesses: Finance
Commons · Question 128798 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of security deposit requirements on the cash flow of new start-up businesses.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 28 Apr 2026
Security deposits are common in commercial leases. Contractual terms, such as security deposits, are a private matter to be negotiated between parties. However, we would always advise that, where possible, parties seek advice before agreeing to any terms....