Valid from 01/09/2019
Payment in respect of provision of utilitiesE+W
8(1)A payment for or in connection with the provision of a utility is a permitted payment if—E+W
(a)it is required under a standard occupation contract, and
(b)it is made in respect of the dwelling subject to the contract.
(2)A payment towards energy efficiency improvements under a green deal plan (within the meaning of section 1 of the Energy Act 2011 (c.16)) is a permitted payment if—
(a)it is required under a standard occupation contract, and
(b)it is made in respect of the dwelling subject to the contract.
(3)In this Act “utility” means any of the following—
(a)electricity, gas or other fuel;
(b)water or sewerage.