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Paragraph 9 I1

Paragraph 3(b) does not apply in relation to a holding deposit paid to a landlord if—

(a)

the landlord takes all reasonable steps to enter into a contract before the deadline for agreement, but

(b)

the contract-holder fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a contract before that date.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.9.2019 by S.I. 2019/1150, art. 2(d)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1

Title substituted (1.6.2026) by Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26), ss. 45(2), 145(3) (with s. 138); W.S.I. 2026/6, art. 2(c)