Landlords are responsible for upholding 180 pieces of legislation

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Landlords are now responsible for upholding 180 pieces of legislation but how did we get there? 

In the early 1900s, and after World War One, 77% of households rented. However, the opening of social housing saw a fall in private renting. In 1915, rent controls were introduced, which were supposed to only be a temporary measure but lasted many decades. 

In 1919, the Housing and Planning Act saw the Government embark on the first comprehensive plan to build social housing. Through the 50s and 60s, home ownership increased and by 1971, the proportion of homeowners was higher than renters.

In 1980, Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Government implemented the Right-To-Buy scheme, rapidly decreasing the supply of social housing over the following decade. The Housing Act also came into fruition in 1980, and the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement followed through in 1988.  This led to the thriving rental market we see today. 

By the 1990s, private rental was starting to look popular again as social housing decreased to 19% from 31% in 1981. Between 1980 and 2019, over 23 pieces of legislation were introduced, and the private rental market has exploded. Some of the key legislative changes are available here.

There have been more than 16 pieces of legislation since 2020, excluding the Rent Reform Act. The Rental Reform Bill has been delayed but new legislation impacting the eviction of Tenants (Section 21) and Rent Stabilisation Measures are being mooted by parliamentarians. Understanding the legislation can be complex and time consuming, whereas using a fully managed service allows you to sit back and simply enjoy the financial rewards of being a Landlord. 

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