The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.
In section 188 after subsection (1) insert—
In section 195—
omit subsection (3A), and
in subsection (4B) for "(3A) to" substitute ." (4) and "
After section 195 insert—
Section 198 (referral to another local housing authority) is amended as follows.
After subsection (2) insert—
In subsection (2A) after "(2)" insert ." or (2ZA) "
In subsection (3) after "(2)" insert ." , (2ZA) "
In section 202(1)(g) (right to request review of decision) for "private accommodation offer" substitute ." private rented sector offer "