The Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2024

• Citation: S.I. 2024/81
• Sections: 2

Section 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2024.

(2) This Order comes into force on 22nd January 2024 or, if later, the twenty-first day after the day on which it is made.

(3) This Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Section 2 Amendments to the Immigration Act 2014

(1) The Immigration Act 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 23(2) (penalty notices: landlords) for “£3,000” substitute “£20,000” .

(3) In section 25(4) (penalty notices: agents) for “£3,000” substitute “£20,000” .

(4) The amendments made by paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply in respect of a penalty notice issued to a landlord or agent in relation to a contravention of section 22 of the Immigration Act 2014 if the contravention occurred solely before the coming into force of this Order.