Guidance

Banning order offences under the Housing and Planning Act 2016

Guidance for local housing authorities on banning orders as amended by the Renters' Rights Act.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 13 November 2025

Applies to England

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Banning Order Offences under the Housing and Planning Act 2016

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Annex B: Notice of intent to apply for a banning order under section 15(1) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016

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This guide is for local housing authorities to help them understand how to use their powers to ban landlords from renting out property in the private rented sector.

Published 13 November 2025