Statutory guidance
Rent repayment orders: guidance for local authorities
This guide is for local authorities seeking rent repayment orders from private rented sector landlords who commit certain housing related offences.
Applies to England
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This is guidance for local authorities seeking rent repayment orders (RROs) against private rented sector landlords who commit certain housing-related offences.
This is statutory guidance. Local authorities must have regard to it in the exercise of their functions in respect of rent repayment orders.
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) may use this guidance when dealing with rent repayment order cases.
This guidance is not legal advice. If a local authority wants legal advice, they should seek it from an independent organisation.
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Published 13 November 2025