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The Scottish Parliament voted to allow councils to limit rent increases to 6%. This is the first long-term rent control law in the UK. The law lets ministers create rent control zones where rent can only rise 1% above inflation. Some homes like student housing are exempt. The bill also includes rules for landlords to fix health hazards quickly and help social tenants facing domestic abuse. The vote was 89 to 28. Campaigners say the law is a small step and more action is needed to solve the housing crisis. The number of new homes built in Scotland fell by 6% last year. The law also uncaps council tax on second and empty homes. The Scottish government hopes the law will prevent homelessness and improve tenant rights. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 13:54 IST; source: link)