Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:03 pm on 9 October 2024.
Desmond Swayne
Conservative, New Forest West
2:03,
9 October 2024
Changing tenants involves significant expense for both tenant and landlord—my interests can be found in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests—and the ability of a tenant to end a tenancy after two months presents a significant risk to the landlord, particularly in the student rental market, where re-letting a property within the academic year can present a considerable difficulty. Will the Secretary of State at least consider amendments in Committee to address that issue?
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