I apologise for interrupting as the hon. Gentleman is making a good point. When the dispute resolution procedure was originally designed, was it not supposed to create a relatively informal arrangement whereby residents could go to a tribunal to argue their case? That has been completely distorted by some of these unscrupulous freeholder landlords bringing in high-powered barristers and then charging their fees to the residents, whether they win or lose.
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Fitzpatrick
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 December 2016.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform.
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