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Leasehold Reform Bill - Clause 12 (Restriction on title)

24 May 2024 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Jacob Young Con Redcar

Housing

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At a glance

Jacob Young raised concerns about leasehold reform bill - clause 12 (restriction on title) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the Leasehold Reform Bill centered on agreeing with Lords amendment 1.
  • All amendments made to the legislation in the House of Lords were described as minor and technical.
  • The bill aims to transform the leasehold housing market and improve conditions for millions of leaseholders in England and Wales.

Key requests to Government

Lords amendment 1 agreed to, Lords amendments 2 to 67 agreed to.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jacob Young Con Redcar

I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1. All amendments made to this legislation in the other place were minor and technical in nature, serving to make the legislation function as intended. This package of reforms will transform the leasehold housing market and the lives of millions of leaseholders across England and Wales by giving families and individuals security, empowering them to manage their own building, requiring management companies to up their standards, providing transparency for service charges, banning future leasehold houses, and bringing fairness, security, transparency and competition to freehold estates.

Other contributors (2)
  • Peter Bottomley

    I congratulate the Government and thank the Minister for his attendance. I am very grateful to the Opposition for helping persuade the Prime Minister that this Bill could come forward in this last Session of this Parliament. The House will want to see the next Administration take action urgently on three problems: banning forfeitures, introducing a ground rent cap, and recognising the move to commonhold as the only way forward.

  • Jeff Smith Lab Manchester Withington

    On behalf of the Opposition, I welcome this Bill. It is not perfect but it is a step forward and we are pleased to support its passage into law.

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