Rent Act 1977

145 Rents of subsidised private houses

(1) This section applies to any condition mentioned in any of the enactments specified in subsection (2) below which limits the rent to be charged in respect of any dwelling.

(2) The enactments referred to in subsection (1) above are—

(a) section 3 of the [1938 c. 16.] Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1938;

(b) section 46 of the [1958 c. 42.] Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1958;

(c) section 104 of the [1957 c. 56.] Housing Act 1957.

(3) Subject to subsection (4) below, in so far as any condition to which this section applies limits the rent under a controlled tenancy, the condition shall limit, or as the case may be shall have effect as if it limited, that rent to the amount of the rent limit, within the meaning of Part II of this Act.

(4) If any condition to which this section applies was imposed before 6th July 1957 and then limited the rent to an amount exceeding what would be the rent limit if ascertained under subsections (1) and (2) of section 27 of this Act, the rent limit under a controlled tenancy shall be that amount, subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of that section and of paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 6 to this Act.

(5) Schedule 21 to this Act shall have effect, to the extent therein specified, in relation to any condition to which this section applies which limits the rent under a tenancy which is not a controlled tenancy.