# Housing Act 1988, Paragraph 12: Proceeds of financial penalties


Where a local housing authority imposes a financial penalty under this Act, it may apply the proceeds towards meeting the costs and expenses (whether administrative or legal) incurred in, or associated with, carrying out any of its enforcement functions under this Act or otherwise in relation to the private rented sector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/schedule/2ZA/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-1988/schedule-2ZA/paragraph-12
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