# Housing Act 2004, Paragraph 12: Proceeds of financial penalties


Where a local housing authority imposes a financial penalty under section 6A, 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 Part 1 of this Act, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 or otherwise in relation to the private rented sector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/schedule/A1/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-2004/schedule-A1/paragraph-12
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