The Rent Act 1977

The Rent Act 1977 was UK legislation designed to regulate the relationship between landlords and tenants. It aimed to protect tenants from excessive rent increases and unfair eviction by setting rules for rent levels and tenancy security, especially for those in protected or regulated tenancies. The Act provided tenants with some security of occupation and limited landlords’ ability to increase rents without permission. It also addressed issues like rent reviews and the termination of tenancies, balancing the rights of tenants and landlords to ensure fair and stable housing arrangements.