Powers of local authorities for information HA 1988 s. 43
Extends local authorities' power to publish information about rights and duties to cover assured tenancies under HA 1988 Part I Chapters I-III.
In section 149 of the Rent Act 1977 (which, among other matters, authorises local authorities to publish information for the benefit of landlords and tenants with respect to their rights and duties under certain enactments), in subsection (1)(a) after sub-paragraph (iv) there shall be inserted— Chapters I to III of Part I of the Housing Act 1988 .
Text in force at .
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What it actually says
This provision amends the Rent Act 1977 to allow local authorities to publish information about the rights and duties of landlords and tenants under the assured tenancy rules in Part I of the Housing Act 1988 (Chapters I to III). It does not create any new rights or duties itself. It simply adds the 1988 Act to the list of laws that local authorities can explain to the public.
When it applies
- A local authority wants to publish a leaflet explaining assured shorthold tenancy rules.
- A tenant asks the council for information about their rights under an assured tenancy.
- A landlord contacts the council to understand their obligations under the Housing Act 1988.
- A council updates its website with guidance on the Housing Act 1988 Part I.
- A local authority produces a booklet for tenants about security of tenure under the 1988 Act.
What this section does not say
- Requiring a local authority to provide information (it only permits, not obliges).
- Creating any new rights or duties for landlords or tenants.
- Covering other parts of the Housing Act 1988 beyond Part I Chapters I-III.
- Giving local authorities enforcement powers.
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