The future of rented housing: the Rochford experience

Discusses the response of Rochford district council in Kent to the legislation of the Housing Act 1988. Considers the council′s doubts about finding a local housing association, its decision to sponsor one housing association, its worries about the rights of existing tenants,and the controversy over fixed selling prices. Surmises that Rochford council′s approach differs from most other councils in that it will learn from other′s mistakes in order to best provide for Rochford′s residents.