Rent Act 1974

18 (1) In section 42 (determination of fair rent) in subsection (1) (circumstances to be considered in determining fair rent) for the words from "age" to the end of the subsection there shall be substituted the words " age, character, locality and state of repair of the dwelling-house and, if any furniture is provided for use under the tenancy, to the quantity, quality and condition of the furniture ".

(2) In subsection (3) of that section (factors to be disregarded)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after the word " improvement" there shall be inserted the words " (including any improvement to the furniture provided for use under the tenancy) ";

(b) at the end there shall be inserted the words “and

(c) if any furniture is provided for use under the regulated tenancy, any deterioration in the condition of the furniture due to any ill-treatment by the tenant, any person residing or lodging with him, or any subtenant of his”.