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House of Commons · General Debate

Right to Manage and Leasehold 2025-06-18

18 June 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Rachel Blake Lab/Co-op Cities of London and Westminster

Housing

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Rachel Blake raised concerns about right to manage and leasehold 2025-06-18 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the Right to Manage and Leasehold in the UK Parliament on 2025-06-18
  • Moves for a Bill to address the definition of qualifying tenants and reduce the proportion required to claim the Right to Manage
  • Proposals include establishing a duty on freeholders to assist Right to Manage companies in contacting leaseholders

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Rachel Blake Lab/Co-op Cities of London and Westminster

Moves for a Bill aimed at making provision about the definition of qualifying tenants for claiming a right to manage, reducing proportion required to give notice of claim, establishing duty on freeholders to assist Right to Manage company in contact with leaseholders, presumption in favour of right to manage before First Tier Tribunal, and reviewing procedures for converting leasehold into commonhold. Addresses accountability issues in housing management, particularly highlighting the challenges faced by leaseholders due to unscrupulous managing agents.

Other contributors (1)
  • Rachel Blake Lab/Co-op Cities of London and Westminster

    Proposes a Bill to support leaseholders acquire rights to manage their blocks. Cites high service charges, lack of repairs, and data protection breaches as issues faced by constituents. Emphasises the need for a legal system that supports accountability and representation for leaseholders.

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