http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/22/section/41/enactedHousing and Planning Act 2016enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2020-01-20
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PART 2Rogue landlords and property agents in EnglandCHAPTER 4Rent repayment ordersApplication for rent repayment orderApplication for rent repayment order
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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.