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Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations prescribe the content of the summary of tenants' rights and obligations relating to service charges, which must accompany any demand for such charges made by a landlord, under section 21B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The Regulations also make provision for minor matters in respect of the form of the summary.

Regulation 4 provides transitional provisions relating to demands for service charges sent to tenants prior to 30 November 2007.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations. Copies may be obtained from the Welsh Assembly Government, Housing Directorate, Private Sector Unit, Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UZ (telephone 01685 729181) or HousingDirectorate@wales.gsi.gov.uk.