Section 88: Use of information from the database

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

Part 2: Residential landlords — Chapter 3: The Private Rented Sector Database

A lead enforcement authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority's functions under the provisions of the landlord legislation for which it is responsible.

A local housing authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority's functions relating to housing, residential landlords or residential tenancies.

A local weights and measures authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority's functions of enforcing standards relating to housing.

A mayoral combined authority and the Greater London Authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority's functions relating to housing.

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