Context
The MP is concerned about the high number of non-decent properties in the private rented sector. There are concerns that the Government's delay in publishing a White Paper is detrimental to millions living in substandard homes.
Question
What steps he is taking to protect tenants from housing disrepair and poor-quality housing conditions? One in four properties in the private rented sector are classed as non-decent. Every day that the Government delay their White Paper is a day that millions spend in cold, insecure, unsafe and unaffordable homes.
Answer from Eddie Hughes
This Government are committed to driving improvements in both social and private rented homes. We will publish our White Paper setting out ambitious proposals, including exploring a legally binding decent homes standard and a landlord register. The target set in the levelling-up White Paper is to reduce the number of non-decent homes by 50% by 2030.
Not addressed: The specific ask about committing that the White Paper will have teeth and hold rogue landlords accountable was not directly addressed, only general commitment was provided.
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