Housing: Private Rented Sector

Lord Thomas of Gresford Excerpts

Tuesday 23rd June 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, once someone exercises their right to buy, it is up to them whether they rent the property out. If they choose to sell it on within a five-year period, some or all of the discount can be clawed back. But once a tenant has purchased their home under right to buy, it is their house.

[Lord Thomas of Gresford (LD)]

My Lords, will the Minister agree to scotch the use of the expression that she used?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

I thank the noble Lord for his point.