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However, the government should be emboldened by the fact that it has previously successfully defended...
Recommendation
However, the government should be emboldened by the fact that it has previously successfully defended judicial review cases in the High Court, including on leasehold reform. Therefore, it should push ahead with reasonable reforms to cap ground rents and fulfil its electoral mandate. Once passed, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act will have a democratic mandate from Parliament on which the courts will place considerable weight, regardless of the significant resources of parties which may seek to impede its implementation until they have exhausted all avenues of appeal. (Conclusion, Paragraph 59)
Source
Report
1st Report - Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
27 May 2026
HC 40
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Report published
27 May 2026