The Rent Act 1977 (c. 42) was an act of Parliament passed in the United Kingdom. The act introduced the protected tenancy in England and Wales.
Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to consolidate the Rent Act 1968, Parts III, IV and VIII of the Housing Finance Act 1972, the Rent Act 1974, sections 7 to 10 of the Housing Rents and Subsidies Act 1975, and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission. |
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Citation | 1977 c. 42 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 29 July 1977 |
Commencement | 29 August 1977 |
Other legislation | |
Amends |
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Repeals/revokes | Rent Act 1968 |
Amended by | Housing Act 1980 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Rent Act 1977 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The organization setting the rent, the Valuation Office Agency, was known as the "Rent Office".[1][failed verification]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Valuation Office Agency: Rent Officer Handbook". GOV.UK. 22 February 2017.
External links
edit- Text of the Rent Act 1977 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.