Section 52 — Interpretation of Chapter
This version in force from 2026-05-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) In this Chapter—[F1 “landlord” is to be read in accordance with section 40(2A);] “offence to which this Chapter applies” has the meaning given by section 40; “relevant award of universal credit” means an award of universal credit the calculation of which included an amount under section 11 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012; “rent” includes any payment in respect of which an amount under section 11 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 may be included in the calculation of an award of universal credit; “rent repayment order” has the meaning given by section 40.
(2) For the purposes of this Chapter an amount that a tenant does not pay as rent but which is offset against rent is to be treated as having been paid as rent.
Amendment notes
- F1 Words in s. 52(1) inserted (1.5.2026) by Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26), ss. 103(8), 145(1)(7) (with s. 138); S.I. 2026/421, reg. 3(j) (with reg. 11)