Part of Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - Report (and remaining stages) – in the House of Lords am 6:00 pm ar 24 Mai 2024.
Lord Moylan
Chair, Built Environment Committee, Chair, Built Environment Committee
6:00,
24 Mai 2024
My Lords, there is no better illustration of the sheer folly of trying to deal with this complex issue in wash-up. We have discussed a point that was raised and discussed in Committee, during which one answer was given by a Minister. It was discussed in a meeting at which officials were present. I have not tabled my amendments late; some of my amendments have been down for some time. It is a point that Minsters knew was likely to come up on Report, but they have not been able to give clarity.
There are two possible routes. Is one of them available? Is what the Minister said in Committee correct or not? I am still really no clearer about the whole subject unless I construe the Minister’s words, as opposed to having them stated plainly for me. It is simply an illustration of why we should not be progressing this Bill in this fashion and in this way. With that comment, I beg leave to withdraw my Amendment.
Amendment 49 withdrawn.
Amendment 50 not moved.
Clause 57: Enforcement of duties relating to service charges
Amendment 51 not moved.
Amendment 52 not moved.
Clause 61: Limits on rights of landlords to claim litigation costs from tenants
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