Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 4 November 2025.
Suella Braverman
Conservative, Fareham and Waterlooville
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to (a) local authorities and (b) planning bodies on supporting leaseholders unable to sell homes due to unresolved disputes with freeholders.
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Leaseholders involved in disputes may contact the government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) which provides free initial legal advice and information on leasehold, building safety, commonhold and park home issues for consumers.
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