Article 40 Tenancies subject to rent control

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(1)

A tenancy of a dwelling-house is subject to rent control if the tenancy is for the time being a protected tenancy or a statutory tenancy.

(2)

A tenancy of a dwelling-house is subject to rent control if–

(a)

the tenancy–

(i)

is not a protected tenancy or a statutory tenancy, but

(ii)

is a private tenancy granted on or after the commencement of this Order; and

(b)

the dwelling-house–

(i)

was constructed before 6th November 1956 or was provided by conversion of a building that was constructed before that date, and

(ii)

does not meet the appropriate standard of fitness.

(3)

A dwelling-house does not meet the appropriate standard of fitness unless–

(a)

it is a prescribed dwelling-house, or

(b)

a certificate of fitness is in effect in respect of it.

(4)

A tenancy which is subject to rent control is referred to in this Chapter as a “controlled tenancy”.