The provision in new section 16D(2) of the Housing Act 1988 will enable the Secretary of State to set out in regulations specified terms or information that must be provided in writing as part of the written statement. This will enable government to reflect future changes to regulation of the private rented sector and allow further consultation on the details of which terms are necessary. Regulations will be subject to the negative procedure.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 1: Assured Tenancies Section 12: Duty of landlord and contractor to give statement of terms etc Proposed use of power