Paragraph 14 Proceeds of financial penaltiesF1

(1)

In paragraph 12, the reference to enforcement functions “in relation to the private rented sector” means enforcement functions relating to—

(a)

residential premises in England that are let, or intended to be let, under a tenancy,

(b)

the common parts of such premises,

(c)

the activities of a landlord under a tenancy of residential premises in England,

(d)

the activities of a superior landlord in relation to such a tenancy,

(e)

the activities of a person carrying on English letting agency work within the meaning of section 54 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 in relation to such premises, or

(f)

the activities of a person carrying on English property management work within the meaning of section 55 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 in relation to such premises.

(2)

For the purposes of this paragraph “residential premises” does not include social housing.

(3)

For the purposes of this paragraph “tenancy” includes a licence to occupy.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. A1 inserted (22.6.2026 for specified purposes) by Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26), s. 145(1)(7), Sch. 4 para. 34 (with s. 138); S.I. 2026/638, reg. 2(c)(vi)