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<p> </p><p>We are continuing to work with key partners, including the Competition
and Markets Authority, to ensure that the clauses in the model residential tenancy
agreement provide the right protections and an appropriate balance between the rights
of landlords and tenants who choose to use the agreement. In that respect we are looking
at the merits of index linked rent review clauses. We aim to publish the model in
the summer when our discussions with partners are finalised, so landlords and tenants
can, with confidence, use the agreement.</p><p>I would note that the model tenancy
agreement is a voluntary approach. It is in contrast to HM Opposition's plans for
the re-introduction of statist rent controls, which would destroy investment in the
private rented sector. The interests of tenants are best served by avoiding excessive
regulation which would ultimately force up rents and reduce supply and choice.</p><p>
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