Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Summary
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not planning to introduce rent controls in England. She believes recent changes from the Renters' Rights Act are already helping renters, and rent controls have not reliably lowered rents in other UK areas.Key Facts
- Angela Rayner said rent controls are not being considered in England right now.
- The Renters' Rights Act started in May 2026 and provides more rights and protections for renters.
- The Act bans fixed-term leases and makes it harder for landlords to evict tenants.
- Rents can only increase once a year, and only up to the market rent for the property.
- Temporary rent controls were introduced in Scotland in 2022 but ended last year.
- Andy Burnham, as Greater Manchester mayor in 2023, previously supported rent freezes during the cost of living crisis.
- Some politicians like Green Party leader Zack Polanski and London Mayor Sadiq Khan support rent controls in England.
- Rayner acknowledged the government's goal to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 is difficult but she remains committed to it.
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