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...