Explanatory Notes

Housing Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 34

Thursday 18 November 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 7

Section238: False or misleading information

559.Section 238 makes it an offence to knowingly or recklessly supply false or misleading information under Parts 1 to 4 or Part 7 of the Act, or to another person who will then use that information under Parts 1 to 4 or Part 7 of the Act. The maximum penalty on summary conviction is a fine not exceeding level 5 on the statutory scale (currently £5,000).