HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 c460W
Mr. Dixon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to give private rented tenants who voluntarily terminate their tenancy the right to claim compensation after adding value to the property by way of improvements at their own expense during their period of tenancy.

Mr. Stanley

A private landlord is able to reimburse a tenant in such circumstances if he chooses. I do not believe that a statutory right would be practical.

Mr. Dixon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to give council tenants who voluntarily terminate their tenancy the right to claim compensation after adding value to the property by way of improvements at their own expense during their period of tenancy.

Mr. Stanley

I am considering whether local authorities should be enabled to reimburse tenants in such circumstances. I do not believe a statutory right would be practical.

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