Investor’s Daily poll results (28 September 2026)

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Britain once introduced rent controls that were supposed to be temporary. How long did some regulated tenancies survive?

A - About 5 years 205 votes (20.8%)
B - About 15 years 222 votes (22.6%)
C - About 40 years 301 votes (30.6%)
D - More than 70 years 256 votes (26.0%)

Total votes: 984

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.

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