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To: The Minister of State for Housing and Planning
Calling for a Rent Control Act
Introduce a control on rents in legislation to protect tenants and landlords in the UK.
Why is this important?
Rents are on the increase, that is a fact. Homelessness and debt are too, also a fact.
People are finding it harder and harder to meet the demands of paying rent that is astronomical in proportion to what is being paid in salaries. A recent study shows 37% of a monthly income goes on rent - that's before any other expenses are even calculated.
Personally in my situation, i know its more like 60% that goes on my rent and i know many others are in the same boat.
As the rent goes up, people can't pay and end up in personal debt, landlords end up with debt and rent goes up further to prevent debt in the future for the next tenant.
I urge the Minister and parliament to consider introducing a rent controls act to stop this vicious circle and protect both the most vulnerable and the providers of housing at the same time.
People are finding it harder and harder to meet the demands of paying rent that is astronomical in proportion to what is being paid in salaries. A recent study shows 37% of a monthly income goes on rent - that's before any other expenses are even calculated.
Personally in my situation, i know its more like 60% that goes on my rent and i know many others are in the same boat.
As the rent goes up, people can't pay and end up in personal debt, landlords end up with debt and rent goes up further to prevent debt in the future for the next tenant.
I urge the Minister and parliament to consider introducing a rent controls act to stop this vicious circle and protect both the most vulnerable and the providers of housing at the same time.
