Rent Act 1977

The Rent Act 1977 is a UK law aimed at protecting tenants living in privately rented homes. It introduced measures to control rent increases and provided security of tenure, meaning tenants could not be easily evicted. The Act ensured that tenants had rights to fair notice before being asked to leave and limited the reasons a landlord could use to regain possession of a property. It was part of broader efforts to address housing affordability and protect tenants amid rising rent prices. Overall, the law sought to balance the interests of tenants and landlords in the rental market.