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Asked by Claire

AQW 28755/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider establishing an independent tribunal or disputes resolution service for leaseholders to challenge service charges without needing to go through the courts.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 16 June 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
16 June 2025
Answer due by
1 July 2025
Answered
24 June 20258 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

The detailed scoping report to which I referred in the answer to AQW 28755 contains an assessment of leaseholder protections in these jurisdictions. Those differences will form part of the consideration of any future policy development on this issue.

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