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I want to ask a couple of questions on the proposals on ending joint tenancies. Do you support the proposals? What happens if there is no agreement between tenants to bring the tenancy to an end? Are there any particular issues in relation to the joint tenancy provisions in situations involving domestic abuse or where there are worries about domestic abuse? That latter question is perhaps for Gerry Tierney.

In general, do you support the proposals on the ending of joint tenancies? Maybe you could offer a few words on that.

Good morning. What are your views on the proposal to allow a landlord 42 days to respond to a request to have a pet? If that is too long, what do you suggest, instead? I will bring in Becky Thwaites first.

Thank you very much.

I want to ask a couple of questions about transfers, which Paul McLennan spoke about in his opening remarks. If a licence is going to a new host, will the conditions that apply to it remain in force during the transfer and pass to the new host, or can the licensing authority amend the conditions before the transfer takes place?

James, do you have anything to add on the period of time that is acceptable?

Good morning, everyone. My question is for Lucy Hughes and Kate Thompson. How do people challenge proposed rent increases, and are people generally aware that they can do that? What barriers do people face and can we improve that?

The committee has heard from councils and some accommodation providers that they need greater clarity on applications for sites that have a single licence but multiple accommodation units. Do you intend to provide further clarity on that as we move forward?

On the opposite side of the coin, the amendment order does not include provision for the transfer of a licence where the current licence holder has passed away, is bankrupt or has fallen into administration or liquidation. Is that something that you are aware of and might reflect on?

Okay. Thank you.

How do we overcome those types of issues and encourage people to appeal rent increases?