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Britain once introduced rent controls that were supposed to be temporary. How long did some regulated tenancies survive?
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A - About 5 years
105 votes (22.7%)
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B - About 15 years
109 votes (23.5%)
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C - About 40 years
149 votes (32.2%)
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D - More than 70 years
100 votes (21.6%)
Total votes: 463
Answer: D – More than 70 years
Explanation: Britain’s experience with rent controls shows how “temporary” housing rules can become remarkably permanent. Controls introduced during the First World War evolved over decades, and some regulated tenancies created under the old system still exist today.