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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
These days landlords can usually charge what they want. The Government believe that rent controls aren't neccessary as "the market will decide" what level is appropriate.
They don't feel the same way though when they are contributing towards the rent via Housing Benefit and caps are placed upon any help given.
It's not uncommon for tenants to be evicted at the end of the contract if they can't/won't pay the increase. The current housing shortage means that they can usually get another tenant who can/will pay the inflated rent being asked.
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For once I actually agree with you Richard.