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Paragraph 12 Proceeds of financial penaltiesI1I2

England and Wales

Where a local housing authority imposes a financial penalty under section 40, 57, 66 or 91, 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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I1

Sch. 5 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 145(1)(7)

I2

Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 1.5.2026 for specified purposes by S.I. 2026/421, reg. 3(i)