PART 2Rogue landlords and property agents in England
CHAPTER 4Rent repayment orders
Application for rent repayment order
I1I241Application for rent repayment order
1
A tenant or a local housing authority may apply to the First-tier Tribunal for a rent repayment order against a person who has committed an offence to which this Chapter applies.
2
A tenant may apply for a rent repayment order only if —
a
the offence relates to housing that, at the time of the offence, was let to the tenant, and
b
the offence was committed in the period of 12 months ending with the day on which the application is made.
3
A local housing authority may apply for a rent repayment order only if—
a
the offence relates to housing in the authority's area, and
b
the authority has complied with section 42.
4
In deciding whether to apply for a rent repayment order a local housing authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.