Section 61: Remedying of hazards occurring in accommodation in England occupied under licence

Renters' Rights Act 2025 · 2025 c. 26View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Tenancy reform — Chapter 7: Miscellaneous

After section 10B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 insert—

Until section 100(3) (decent homes standard) comes into force, the definition of "residential premises" in section 1(4) of the Housing Act 2004 has effect for the purposes of section 10C and 10D of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as if it were amended in accordance with section 100(3).

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