§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to ensure that rent levels required by housing associations do not increase above the level of inflation.
§ Mr. BaldryFor tenants of registered housing associations whose tenancies commenced after 15 January 1989, rents are set by each individual housing association in accordance with its overall rent policy.
For tenants of registered housing associations whose tenancy began before 15 January 1989 rents are set by the rent officer under the Rent Act 1977. The rent officer will take into account the age, character, locality and state of repair of a dwelling while disregarding any shortage of similar accommodation in the area.