# Renters’ Rights Act 2025, Section 88: Use of information from the database

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) A lead enforcement authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority’s functions under the provisions of the landlord legislation for which it is responsible.
(2) A local housing authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority’s functions relating to housing, residential landlords or residential tenancies.
(3) A local weights and measures authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority’s functions of enforcing standards relating to housing.
(4) A mayoral combined authority and the Greater London Authority may only use information obtained from the database for purposes connected with the authority’s functions relating to housing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/26/section/88 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/renters-rights-act-2025/section-88
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