The landlord under an occupation contract may not require security to be given in any form other than—
money, or
a guarantee.
This section is a fundamental provision which is incorporated as a term of all occupation contracts.
Section 43: Form of security
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 · 2016 anaw 1View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 3: PROVISIONS APPLYING TO ALL OCCUPATION CONTRACTS — CHAPTER 4: DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT SCHEMES
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