Written questions

Private Rented Housing

2026-07-13 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 18680 · Official question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the potential merits of requiring (a) letting agents and (b) landlords to provide a reason to rental housing applicants for applications being unsuccess

Answer

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 extends existing protections against discrimination in the lettings process under the Equality Act 2010 to those in receipt of benefits or with children The Act also provides local authorities with strong investigatory and enf...