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Finally, in response to the point from the noble Lord, Lord Howard, and the suggestion that we are introducing a form of rent control, I just do not think that is a credible point. We have stated our position on rent controls time after time, so let me be as clear as possible: nothing in our reforms stops or limits a landlord from charging the market rate. Changes to the tribunal will ensure that tenants feel empowered to challenge rent increases that could be used as a backdoor Section 21 eviction. But they will not prevent a landlord making a reasonable return on their investment.