Question follow-through · 107190

Leasehold

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) statutory protections and (b) appeal mechanisms are available to people who are subject to charges arising from covenants imposed by freeholders.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
20 Jan 2026
Target answer date
26 Jan 2026
Answer
26 Jan 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) statutory protections and (b) appeal mechanisms are available to people who are subject to charges arising from covenants imposed by freeholders.

  2. 26 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    Permission fees and administration charges should only be used where necessary and should cover only any reasonable costs incurred. Any fees and charges should be justifiable, transparent, and communicated effectively and that there should be a clear rout...

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