CHAPTER 1E+WOVERVIEW
30Overview of this PartE+W
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,
(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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 30 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2