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Rent Act 1977

Type Public General Act
Publication 1977-07-29
Last updated 2025-09-10
State In force
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142

S. 63(9) substituted (13.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2451, reg. 4

144

This version of this provision extends to Wales only; a separate version has been created for England only.

145

This version of this provision extends to England only; a separate version has been created for Wales only.

146

S. 66(1)(1A) substituted for s. 66(1) (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2403, art. 7(b) (with s. 8(1)-(5))

147

S. 67(2) substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 59(2)

148

Words in s. 67(3) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(a)

149

Words “2 years” substituted (with saving) for “3 years” by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 60(1)(2) (Editorial note: the amending section 60 was subsequently repealed without saving by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(2), Sch. 18)

150

S. 67(3A)(3B) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 5

151

S. 67(5) substituted with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 61(5)(8)

153

Words at the end of s. 67(5) added (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(b)

154

S. 67(6) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

155

Words inserted by S.I.1980/1696, reg. 2 as respects applications for the registration of a rent made after coming into operation of regulations on 28.11.1980

156

Words inserted by S.I. 1981/1783, reg. 2(2)

157

S. 67A inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para.3

158

Ss. 68, 69 repealed (with saving) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140, Sch. 17 para. 22, Sch. 18

160

“, and” and s. 70(1)(c) inserted by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 75:3), s. 17(2)(4)

161

S. 70(3)(c)(d) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

162

S. 70(3A)(3B) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 6

164

S. 70(5) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

165

S. 70A inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para.4

166

Words in s. 71(1) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 7

168

S. 72 substituted with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 61(1)(8)

170

Words “2 years” were substituted for the words “3 years” except in any case where, on the determination or confirmation of a rent by the rent officer, the rent determined by him is registered, or his confirmation is noted in the register, before 28.11.1980 by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 25 Pt. I para. 40

171

S. 73(1A) inserted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 62(2)

172

S. 73(3) substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 62(3)

177

S. 74(1)(b) extended (2.9.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 91(5)(a); S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2,3 S. 74(1)(b) extended by 1985 c. 70 s. 31A (as inserted (23.8.1996 for specified purposes and 1.9.1997 to the extent not already in force (subject to Sch. para. 1 of S.I. 1997/1851 for specified purposes) and otherwise 11.8.1998) by 1996 c. 52, s. 83(3); S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(1); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(a); S.I. 1998/1768, art. 2 (with art. 3)) S. 74(1)(b) extended by 1987 c. 31, s. 24A (as inserted (23.8.1996 for specified purposes and to the extent not already in force and 1.9.1997 subject to Sch. para. 2 of S.I. 1997/1851) by 1996 c. 52, s. 86(5); S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(1); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(b) S. 74(1)(b) extended (23.8.1996 for specified purposes and otherwiseprosp.) by 1996 c. 52, s. 119(2); S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(1)

178

Words in s. 74(1)(b) substituted (2.9.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 187(1), Sch. 21 para. 7; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 3

184

Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)

186

S. 78(2A)(2B) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para.8

191

S. 79(3A) inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 9

192

S. 79(4) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

196

Words substituted with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 70

197

S. 80(3)(4) added (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para.10

198

S. 80A inserted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 5

199

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

202

S. 83(1)(a) substituted (13.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2451, reg. 5

206

Words in s. 86(2)(a) inserted (15.1.1999) by S.I. 1999/61, art. 2, Sch. para. 1(2)

207

S. 86(2)(b) modified by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 75:1), s. 35(3)

208

Words in s. 86(2)(b) inserted (15.1.1999) by S.I. 1999/61, art. 2, Sch. para. 1(3)

214

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

217

Words substituted with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 61(3)(a)(8)

218

Words in s. 87(2)(a) substituted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/651, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 6

219

S. 87(3)–(5) repealed with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 61(3)(a)(8), Sch. 26

220

Words repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(2), Sch. 18 (subject to para. 4(2) of the transitional provisions in Sch. 2 to S.I. 1988/2152)

221

Words substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 25 Pt. I para. 40 except in any case where, on the determination or confirmation of a rent by the rent officer, the rent determined by him is registered, or his contribution is noted in the register, before 28.11.1980

227

S. 89 repealed (with saving) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140, Sch. 17 para. 24, Sch. 18 (subject to para. 4(2) of the transitional provisions in Sch. 2 to S.I. 1988/2152)

229

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

231

Word and definition repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

232

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

233

Words in s. 93(1) inserted (15.1.1999) by S.I. 1999/61, art. 2, Sch. para. 1(4)

234

Words substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(5) in relation to notices of increase given after 28.11.1980

235

S. 93(2) substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 10 para. 5(3)(5) in relation to notices of increase given after 28.11.1980

236

S. 93(3) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 10 para. 5(4)(5), Sch. 26 in relation to notices of increase given after 28.11.1980

237

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

238

Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)

239

S. 96(1)(2) repealed with saving by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 61(3)(b)(8), Sch. 26

241

S. 98(1)(a) restricted by S.I. 1986/2092, art. 9

249

Ss. 103–106 excluded by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 69(3)

251

Ss. 103–106 excluded by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 69(3)

253

Ss. 103–106 excluded by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 69(3)

256

Pt. VII (ss. 98-107) restricted (1.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 59(2)(c)(i) (with ss. 94(2), 95); S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2,5

257

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

259

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

267

Words in s. 116(5) substituted (17.12.1996) by 1996 c. 53, s. 103, Sch. 1 para. 1(5); S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

268

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

270

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

271

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

274

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

275

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

276

Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)

277

Words in s. 124(8) substituted (13.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2451, reg. 6

279

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

280

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46

281

S. 127: by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 75:1), s. 115 it is provided that with respect to (a) any premium received or required to be paid after the commencement of that 1988 Act or, (b) any loan required to be made after that commencement, section 127 shall have effect subject to the following amendments— (1) for subsections (2) and (3) there shall be substituted “(2) The conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above are—(a) that the landlord has no power to determine the tenancy at any time within twenty years beginning on the date when it was granted; and (b) that the terms of the tenancy do not inhibit both the assignment and the underletting of the whole of the premises comprised in the tenancy; but for the purpose of paragraph (b) above there shall be disregarded any term of the tenancy which inhibits assignment and underletting only during a period which is or falls within the final seven years of the term for which the tenancy was granted. (3) The reference in subsection (2) above to a power of the landlord to determine a tenancy does not include a reference to a power of re-entry or forfeiture for breach of any term or condition of the tenancy.” and, (2) subsections (3C) and (3D) shall be omitted and in subsection (5) for “(2)(c)” there shall be substituted “(2)(b)”

285

S. 127(2)(c) substituted retrospectively by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 78(1)(2)

288

Words added retrospectively by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 78(1)(3)

290

Definition substituted by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 79

295

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

299

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

306

Words in s. 137(3) inserted (1.9.1995) by 1995 c. 8, ss. 40, 41(2), Sch. para. 28(1)(2) (with s. 37)

308

Words and paras. (i)(ii) in s. 137(4)(c) substituted for words in s. 137(4)(c) (1.9.1995) by 1995 c. 8, ss. 40, 41(2), Sch. para. 28(1)(3) (with s. 37)

315

Words substituted retrospectively by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 25 Pt. I para. 51

316

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

319

S. 141(1)(c) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

320

Ss. 15(6), 17, 18(3)(4), 24(1)(2), 27–43, 50, 53, 67(6), 70(5), 76, 79(4), 86(5), 91, 92(6)(7), 108–113, 115, 117, 130, 133–135, 141(2), 155(1), Sch. 1 para. 8, Schs. 3, 4, 6, Sch. 7 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 10, Sch. 11 paras. 13, 14 and 15–25, Sch. 13, Sch. 14 para. 6, Sch. 17 paras. 10, 11, Sch. 19, Sch. 20 paras. 1(6)(7), 4, Schs. 21, 22, Sch. 23 paras.1, 4(g)–(i), 37, 38 repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

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