Survey: Tenants Aware Rent Controls May Reduce Landlords, Still Support Them
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Survey: Tenants Aware Rent Controls May Reduce Landlords, Still Support Them

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 23 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.

Tenants Support Rent Controls Despite Potential Impact on Landlords

A survey conducted by flat-sharing website SpareRoom, involving 5,607 tenants, found that tenants are aware rent controls could push landlords out of the market. Despite this, the survey indicates that tenants still want rent controls to be introduced.

The findings highlight ongoing tensions in the UK rental sector, with tenant preferences potentially affecting landlord participation. Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to monitor these trends as policy discussions continue.


Source: Landlord Today
About the author
Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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