Provision of rent books

Information to be contained in rent books.
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1
A rent book or other similar document provided in pursuance of section 4 shall contain notice of the name and address of the landlord of the premises and—
a
if the premises are occupied by virtue of a restricted contract, particulars of the rent and of the other terms and conditions of the contract and notice of such other matters as may be prescribed;
b
if the premises are let on or subject to a protected or statutory tenancy or let on an assured tenancy within the meaning of Part I of the Housing Act 1988, notice of such matters as may be prescribed.
2
If the premises are occupied by virtue of a restricted contract or let on or subject to a protected or statutory tenancy or let on an assured tenancy within the meaning of Part I of the Housing Act 1988, the notice and particulars required by this section shall be in the prescribed form.
3
In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State, which—
a
may make different provision for different cases, and
b
shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Words inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 para. 67(1)
Words added by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 para. 67(2)