The Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2012

Transitional etc. provisions: Tenancy Deposit Schemes

16.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the amendments made by section 184 of the Act apply in respect of any tenancy deposit received by a landlord in connection with a shorthold tenancy where the tenancy was in effect on or after 6th April 2012.

(2) Those amendments do not apply in respect of a tenancy deposit received by a landlord in connection with a shorthold tenancy where—

(a)the tenancy was in effect on or after 6th April 2012, and

(b)the landlord has, before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with that date—

(i)complied with the initial requirements of an authorised scheme in relation to the deposit, and

(ii)given to the tenant and any relevant person the information prescribed for the purposes of section 213(5) of the Housing Act 2004(1).