# The Rent Officers (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Functions) (Modification) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


HOUSING
Made 6th January 2026
Laid before Parliament 8th January 2026
Coming into force 30th January 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 122(1) and (6)(b) of the Housing Act 1996.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/5/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rent-officers-housing-benefit-and-universal-credit-functions-modification-order-2026/introduction
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