PART 3PROVISIONS APPLYING TO ALL OCCUPATION CONTRACTS

CHAPTER 1OVERVIEW

30Overview of this Part

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.