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100 _aArgent, K
245 _aLooking for a way of reining in rents
260 _c2000
490 _aHousing Today
_v(208) 2 November 2000, 14-15(2)
520 _aRecent discussion about rent restructuring options has failed to address the need for a cut-off point for social housing rents. The London Housing Unit argues a case for an 'affordability cap' to protect work incentives, and limit the number of employed council tenants who rely on housing benefit. Article outlines the development of the London Housing Unit model, designed as a step towards establishing an affordability cap, and discusses the criteria necessary for a cap to reflect tenants' economic circumstances and allow differentials between regions and property types. Tables.
590 _aABS
650 _aAFFORDABILITY
650 _aSOCIAL HOUSING
650 _aRENTS
650 _aEARNINGS
650 _aHOUSING BENEFIT
650 _aHOUSING GREEN PAPER
690 _aAffordable housing
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