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Right to Manage and Leasehold 2025-06-18
18 June 2025
Lead MP
Rachel Blake
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Economy
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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