Fair Rents - Rent Act 1977
The fair rent
provisions are contained in section 70 of the rent Act 1977. It
states that the rent officer must assess rent for the property on
he basis that in that area, supply of property y is equal to the
demand even though in reality it may not be.
Rents Act Maximum
Fair Rent) Order 1999. This limits ret rises to 7.5% plus inflation.
- Grounds for
Possession and Protection from Eviction
- Common law possession rules
At common law
there are two possible ways of regaining possession, depending on
whether the tenancy is for a fixed period or if it is periodic.
These methods also apply to non-housing act 1988 tenancies and those
outside the Rent Act 1977.
For
more information or advice please call
0845 2 30 29 28
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