 A council for urban development was formed in May 1972 with the purpose of promoting future work and measures in the field of urban renovation.In 1973, the government provided assistance of DM 28 million for the modernisation of old dwellings.New rules were introduced regarding improvements in the law relating to rented property, and control of the rise in rents and protection against cancellation of leases also safeguarded the rights of migrant workers in the sphere of housing.