Local housing authority functions
48Duty to consider applying for rent repayment orders
If a local housing authority becomes aware that a person has been convicted of an offence to which this Chapter applies in relation to housing in its area, the authority must consider applying for a rent repayment order.
49Helping tenants apply for rent repayment orders
(1)A local housing authority in England may help a tenant to apply for a rent repayment order.
(2)A local housing authority may, for example, help the tenant to apply by conducting proceedings or by giving advice to the tenant.