Written questions

Sheltered Housing: Service Charges

Commons · Question 4729 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what protections are in place for the families of deceased leaseholders of retirement properties who continue to incur service charges while a property remains unsold.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 8 Jun 2026

The government recognises the importance of helping older people to live independently at home for as long as possible and is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market, including retirement or sheltered housing. We...