Section 134: Use by local housing authority of certain information

Renters' Rights Act 2025 · 2025 c. 26View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4: Enforcement — Chapter 3: Investigatory powers

Section 212A of the Housing Act 2004 (tenancy deposit schemes: provision of information to local authorities) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

In subsection (5), after paragraph (a) (but before the "or" at the end) insert—

In subsection (5), in paragraph (b), for "of those Parts in relation to any premises" substitute ."provision mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (ab) in relation to premises or qualifying residential premises (as the case may be)"

Section 237 of the Housing Act 2004 (use of housing benefit and council tax information for certain other statutory purposes) is amended in accordance with subsections (5) and (6).

In subsection (1), after paragraph (a) (but before the "or" at the end) insert—

In subsection (1), in paragraph (b), for "of those Parts in relation to any premises" substitute "provision mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (ab) in relation to premises or qualifying residential premises (as the case may be).

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