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Section 30 Overview of this PartI1

This Part applies to all occupation contracts, and in particular—

(a)

it requires landlords to give contract-holders a written statement setting out the terms of the occupation contract,

(b)

it addresses deposits given to landlords by contract-holders, and provides that deposits must be held in an authorised deposit scheme,

(c)

it makes provision about occupation contracts that have more than one contract-holder,

(d)

it gives contract-holders a right to occupy their home without interference from the landlord,

F1(da)

it prohibits landlords from interfering with contract-holders having children live with or visit them, or claiming benefits,

(e)

it prohibits anti-social behaviour and certain other kinds of conduct by contract-holders and other occupants and visitors,

(f)

it prohibits dealing with an occupation contract, but this is subject to exceptions relating to sub-occupation contracts, transfers of the contract and succession to the contract,

(g)

it addresses seeking and giving landlord's consent, and

(h)

it addresses compensation which contract-holders may be entitled to under this Act.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

S. 30(da) inserted (1.6.2026) by Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26), ss. 46(6), 145(3) (with s. 138); W.S.I. 2026/6, art. 2(d)

Commencement

I1

S. 30 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2