Under section 233 of the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34) (“the 2004 Act”) the Secretary of State may approve a Code of Practice laying down standards of conduct and practice to be followed with regard to the management of houses in multiple accommodation or of living accommodation falling within Schedule 14 to the 2004 Act (“excepted accommodation”). Certain buildings occupied by students are excepted accommodation pursuant to paragraph 4 of that Schedule.