Section 184: Tenancy deposit schemes, Localism Act 2011

The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.

In section 213 (requirements relating to tenancy deposits)—

in subsection (3) (landlord's requirement to comply with initial requirements within 14 days of receipt of deposit) for "14" substitute , and" 30 "

in subsection (6)(b) (landlord's requirement to give tenant information within 14 days of receipt of deposit) for "14" substitute ." 30 "

Section 214 (proceedings relating to tenancy deposits) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1) (grounds for an application to a county court) for paragraph (a) substitute—

After subsection (1) insert—

In subsection (2) (conditions for a remedy)—

in the opening words for "if on such an application" substitute , and" in the case of an application under subsection (1) if the tenancy has not ended and "

for paragraph (a) substitute—ais satisfied that section 213(3) or (6) has not been complied with in relation to the deposit, or.

After subsection (2) insert—

After subsection (3) insert—

In subsection (4) (amount of penalty payment)—

omit "also", and

for "equal to" substitute ." not less than the amount of the deposit and not more than "

Section 215 (sanctions for non-compliance) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1) (prevention of service of notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988)—

at the beginning insert , and" Subject to subsection (2A), "

for paragraph (b) substitute—bsection 213(3) has not been complied with in relation to the deposit.

In subsection (2) (prevention of service of notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988) at the beginning insert ." Subject to subsection (2A), "

After subsection (2) insert—

In Schedule 10 (provisions relating to tenancy deposit schemes) in paragraph 5A(9)(b) (modification of section 213(3)) for "14" substitute ." 30 "

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