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Enforced by: Local Authority, RSH, Fire and Rescue Authority
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 13 of 85 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 6 carry different penalties and 66 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person24 Landlord6 Director or Officer4 Occupier4 Licence Holder3

Plus 44 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Landlord — also bound by 224 other Acts

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 74 duties

Housing Act 1985 55 duties

Housing Act 1996 30 duties

The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 27 duties

The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 26 duties

Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 162 duties

Companies Act 2006 126 duties

Insolvency Act 1986 77 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 68 duties

Building Societies Act 1986 32 duties

Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts

The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 47 duties

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 46 duties

The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 34 duties

Highways Act 1980 23 duties

Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 19 duties

Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts

Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 318 duties

The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 123 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 83 duties

Space Industry Regulations 2021 68 duties

The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 65 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Housing conditions

11 of 57 sections shown

s.003 Local housing authorities to review housing conditions in their districts Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must review housing conditions and HMO licensing needsLocal authority

s.004 Inspections by local housing authorities to see whether category 1 or 2 hazards exist Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must inspect properties for health and safety hazardsLocal authority

s.013 Contents of improvement notices Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must include specific details in housing improvement noticesLocal authority

s.020 Prohibition orders relating to category 1 hazards: duty of authority to make order Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must issue prohibition orders for serious housing hazardsLocal authority

s.022 Contents of prohibition orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must issue detailed Prohibition Orders for housing hazardsLocal authority

s.026 Review of suspended prohibition orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must review suspended prohibition orders annuallyLocal authority

s.030 Offence of failing to comply with improvement notice Imprisonment

Fail to comply with improvement noticeAny Person

s.032 Offence of failing to comply with prohibition order etc. Prosecution

Fail to comply with a prohibition orderAny Person
Use premises in breach of a prohibition orderAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.035 Power of court to order occupier or owner to allow action to be taken on premises Prosecution

Fail to comply with court order allowing housing improvement workOccupier
Fail to comply with court order to allow action on premisesOccupier

Unlimited fine

s.041 Notice of emergency remedial action Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must issue a detailed notice after emergency remedial actionLocal authority

s.044 Contents of emergency prohibition orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must issue detailed Emergency Prohibition OrdersLocal authority

46 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 New system for assessing housing conditions and enforcing housing standards

s.002 Meaning of “category 1 hazard” and “category 2 hazard”

s.002 Power to set standards for qualifying residential premises

s.002 Qualifying residential premises

s.005 Category 1 hazards: general duty to take enforcement action

s.006 Category 1 hazards: how duty under section 5 operates in certain cases

s.006 Financial penalties relating to category 1 hazards or type 1 requirements

s.007 Category 2 hazards: powers to take enforcement action

s.008 Reasons for decision to take enforcement action

s.009 Guidance about inspections and enforcement action

s.010 Consultation with fire and rescue authorities in certain cases

s.011 Improvement notices relating to category 1 hazards: duty of authority to serve notice

s.012 Improvement notices relating to category 2 hazards: power of authority to serve notice

s.014 Suspension of improvement notices

s.015 Operation of improvement notices

s.016 Revocation and variation of improvement notices

s.017 Review of suspended improvement notices

s.018 Service of improvement notices etc. and related appeals

s.019 Change in person liable to comply with improvement notice

s.021 Prohibition orders relating to category 2 hazards: power of authority to make order

s.023 Suspension of prohibition orders

s.024 Operation of prohibition orders

s.025 Revocation and variation of prohibition orders

s.027 Service of copies of prohibition orders etc. and related appeals

s.028 Hazard awareness notices relating to category 1 hazards: duty of authority to serve notice

s.029 Hazard awareness notices relating to category 2 hazards: power of authority to serve notice

s.031 Enforcement action by local housing authorities

s.033 Recovery of possession of premises in order to comply with order

s.034 Power of tribunal to determine or vary lease

s.036 Power of court to authorise action by one owner on behalf of another

s.037 Effect of improvement notices and prohibition orders as local land charges

s.038 Savings for rights arising from breach of covenant etc.

s.039 Effect of Part 4 enforcement action and redevelopment proposals

s.040 Emergency remedial action

s.042 Recovery of expenses of taking emergency remedial action

s.043 Emergency prohibition orders

s.045 Appeals relating to emergency measures

s.046 Demolition orders

s.047 Clearance areas

s.048 Transfer of jurisdiction in respect of appeals relating to demolition orders etc.

s.049 Power to charge for certain enforcement action

s.050 Recovery of charge under section 49

s.051 Repeal of power to improve existing enforcement procedures

s.052 Repeal of provisions relating to demolition of obstructive buildings

s.053 Miscellaneous repeals etc. in relation to fire hazards

s.054 Index of defined expressions: Part 1

Part 2

Licensing of houses in multiple occupation

6 of 26 sections shown

s.057 Designations under section 56: further considerations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must follow specific criteria before licensing rental areasLocal authority

s.059 Notification requirements relating to designations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must publish and provide access to housing designationsLocal authority

s.066 Tests for fitness etc. and satisfactory management arrangements Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must assess 'fit and proper' status for housing licencesLocal authority

s.070 Duty to revoke licence in banning order cases Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must revoke housing licences for banned personsLocal authority

s.072 Offences in relation to licensing of HMOs Prosecution

Operate an unlicensed HMO or breach licence conditionsAny Person
Operate HMO without licence or breach licence conditionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.073 Other consequences of operating unlicensed HMOs: rent repayment orders Regulated

Pay back rent if you operate an unlicensed HMOAny Person

20 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.055 Licensing of HMOs to which this Part applies

s.056 Designation of areas subject to additional licensing

s.058 Designation needs confirmation or general approval to be effective

s.060 Duration, review and revocation of designations

s.061 Requirement for HMOs to be licensed

s.062 Temporary exemption from licensing requirement

s.063 Applications for licences

s.064 Grant or refusal of licence

s.065 Tests as to suitability for multiple occupation

s.067 Licence conditions

s.068 Licences: general requirements and duration

s.069 Variation of licences

s.070 Power to revoke licences

s.071 Procedural requirements and appeals against licence decisions

s.074 Further provisions about rent repayment orders

s.075 Other consequences of operating unlicensed HMOs: restriction on terminating tenancies (England)

s.075 Other consequences of operating unlicensed HMOs: restriction on terminating tenancies (Wales)

s.076 Transitional arrangements relating to introduction and termination of licensing

s.077 Meaning of “HMO”

s.078 Index of defined expressions: Part 2

Part 3

Selective licensing of other residential accommodation

7 of 24 sections shown

s.081 Designations under section 80: further considerations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must follow strict criteria when designating licensing areasLocal authority

s.083 Notification requirements relating to designations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must publish and provide copies of licensing designationsLocal authority

s.089 Tests for fitness etc. and satisfactory management arrangements Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must assess 'fit and proper' status for housing licencesLocal authority

s.093 Duty to revoke licence in banning order cases Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must revoke housing licences in banning order casesLocal authority

s.095 Offences in relation to licensing of houses under this Part Prosecution

Operate house without required licence or breach licence conditionsLandlord
Operate unlicensed HMO or breach licence conditionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.096 Other consequences of operating unlicensed houses: rent repayment orders Regulated

Repay rent or benefits if you operate an unlicensed propertyAny Person

s.100 Index of defined expressions: Part 3

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

17 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.079 Licensing of houses to which this Part applies

s.080 Designation of selective licensing areas

s.082 Designation needs confirmation or general approval to be effective

s.084 Duration, review and revocation of designations

s.085 Requirement for Part 3 houses to be licensed

s.086 Temporary exemption from licensing requirement

s.087 Applications for licences

s.088 Grant or refusal of licence

s.090 Licence conditions

s.091 Licences: general requirements and duration

s.092 Variation of licences

s.093 Power to revoke licences

s.094 Procedural requirements and appeals against licence decisions

s.097 Further provisions about rent repayment orders

s.098 Other consequences of operating unlicensed houses: restriction on terminating tenancies (England)

s.098 Other consequences of operating unlicensed houses: restriction on terminating tenancies (Wales)

s.099 Meaning of “house” etc.

Part 4

Additional control provisions in relation to residential accommodation

46 of 47 sections shown

s.101 Interim and final management orders: introductory

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.102 Making of interim management orders

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.103 Special interim management orders

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.104 The health and safety condition

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.105 Operation of interim management orders

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.106 Local housing authority’s duties once interim management order in force

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.107 General effect of interim management orders

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.108 General effect of interim management orders: leases and licences granted by authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.109 General effect of interim management orders: immediate landlords, mortgagees etc.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.110 Financial arrangements while order is in force

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.112 Revocation of interim management orders

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.113 Making of final management orders

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.114 Operation of final management orders

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.115 Local housing authority’s duties once final management order in force Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must manage and review properties under management ordersLocal authority

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.116 General effect of final management orders

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.117 General effect of final management orders: leases and licences granted by authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.118 General effect of final management orders: immediate landlords, mortgagees etc.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.119 Management schemes and accounts

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.120 Enforcement of management scheme by relevant landlord

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.121 Variation of final management orders

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.122 Revocation of final management orders

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.123 Procedural requirements and appeals

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.124 Effect of management orders: occupiers

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.125 Effect of management orders: agreements and legal proceedings

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.126 Effect of management orders: furniture

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.127 Management orders: power to supply furniture

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.128 Compensation payable to third parties Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must consider compensation for third-party rights interferenceLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.129 Termination of management orders: financial arrangements

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.130 Termination of management orders: leases, agreements and proceedings

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.131 Management orders: power of entry to carry out work Prosecution

Fail to comply with court order to allow entry for remedial workAny Person
Obstruct entry for housing authority repair workOccupier

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.132 Empty dwelling management orders: introductory

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.133 Making of interim EDMOs

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.134 Authorisation to make interim EDMOs

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.135 Local housing authority’s duties once interim EDMO in force Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must manage and insure properties under interim EDMOsLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.136 Making of final EDMOs

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.137 Local housing authority’s duties once final EDMO in force Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must manage and monitor properties under a final EDMOLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.138 Compensation payable to third parties Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must consider compensation for third parties under an EDMOLocal authority

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.139 Service of overcrowding notices Prosecution

Breach an overcrowding notice (HMO)Any Person
Fail to comply with an overcrowding noticeAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.140 Contents of overcrowding notices Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must specify occupancy limits in overcrowding noticesLocal authority

s.141 Requirement as to overcrowding generally Prosecution

Prevent overcrowding and ensure separate sleeping quarters in HMOsAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.142 Requirement as to new residents Prosecution

Comply with new resident restrictions in overcrowding noticesAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.143 Appeals against overcrowding notices

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.144 Revocation and variation of overcrowding notices

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.145 Supplementary provisions

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.146 Interpretation and modification of this Part

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.147 Index of defined expressions: Part 4

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.111 Variation of interim management orders

Part 5

28 of 31 sections shown

s.148 Meaning of “residential property” and “home information pack”

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.149 Meaning of “on the market” and related expressions

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.150 Acting as estate agent

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.151 Responsibility for marketing: general

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.152 Responsibility of person acting as estate agent

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.153 Responsibility of the seller

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.154 Application of sections 155 to 158

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.155 Duty to have a home information pack

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.156 Duty to provide copy of home information pack on request

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.157 Section 156 (1) duty: imposition of conditions

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.158 Duty to ensure authenticity of documents in other situations

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.159 Other duties of person acting as estate agent

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.160 Residential properties not available with vacant possession

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.163 Contents of home information packs

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.164 Home condition reports

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.165 Register of home condition reports

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.166 Enforcement authorities

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.167 Power to require production of home information packs

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.168 Penalty charge notices

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.169 Offences relating to enforcement officers

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.170 Right of private action

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.171 Application of Part to sub-divided buildings

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.172 Power to require estate agents to belong to a redress scheme

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.173 Approval of redress schemes

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.174 Withdrawal of approval of redress schemes

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.175 Office of Fair Trading

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.177 Interpretation of Part 5

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.178 Index of defined expressions: Part 5

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.161 Power to provide for further exceptions

s.162 Suspension of duties under sections 155 to 159

s.176 Grants

Part 6

Other provisions about housing

23 of 54 sections shown

s.179 Extension of introductory tenancies

amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.181 Exceptions to the right to buy: determination whether exception for dwelling-house suitable for elderly persons applies

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.191 Secure tenancies: withholding of consent to mutual exchange

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.192 Right to buy: suspension by court order

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.193 Right to buy: suspension of landlord’s obligation to complete

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.194 Disclosure of information as to orders etc. in respect of anti-social behaviour

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.202 Right of assured tenant to acquire dwelling not affected by collective enfranchisement

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.210 Extension of protection from harassment for occupiers of mobile homes Imprisonment

Harass mobile home occupier or withhold servicesAny Person
Harass or withhold services to mobile‑home occupiersAny Person

2 years imprisonment · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.212 Tenancy deposit schemes

amended 12 times (opens in a new tab)

s.212 Provision of information to local authorities

amended 12 times

s.213 Requirements relating to tenancy deposits Regulated

Protect tenancy deposits in an authorised scheme within 30 daysLandlord

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.214 Proceedings relating to tenancy deposits

amended 16 times (opens in a new tab)

s.215 Sanctions for non-compliance

amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.215 Statutory periodic tenancies: deposit received before 6 April 2007 Regulated

Protect pre-April 2007 deposits when fixed term becomes periodicLandlord

amended 10 times

s.215 Shorthold tenancies: deposit received on or after 6 April 2007

amended 10 times

s.215 Sections 215A and 215B: transitional provisions

amended 10 times

s.217 Energy efficiency of residential accommodation: England

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.221 Extension of right to acquire

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.223 Allocation of housing accommodation by local authorities

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.225 Duties of local housing authorities in England : accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.226 Guidance in relation to section 225

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.227 Removal of duty on local housing authorities to send annual reports to tenants etc.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.228 Social Housing Ombudsman for Wales

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

31 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.180 Extension of qualifying period for right to buy

s.182 Exceptions to the right to buy: houses due to be demolished

s.183 Right to buy: claim suspended or terminated by demolition notice

s.184 Landlord’s notice to complete

s.185 Repayment of discount: periods and amounts applicable

s.186 Repayment of discount: increase attributable to home improvements to be disregarded

s.187 Deferred resale agreements

s.188 Right of first refusal for landlord etc.

s.189 sInformation to help tenants decide whether to exercise right to buy etc.

s.190 Termination of rent to mortgage scheme

s.195 Repayment of discount: periods and amounts applicable

s.196 Repayment of discount: increase attributable to home improvements to be disregarded

s.197 Local authority’s right of first refusal

s.198 Deferred resale agreements

s.199 Repayment of discount: periods and amounts payable

s.200 Registered social landlord’s right of first refusal

s.201 Deferred resale agreements

s.203 Repayment of discount: periods and amounts payable

s.204 Housing action trust’s right of first refusal

s.205 Deferred resale agreements

s.206 Particulars of site agreements to be given in advance

s.207 Implied terms relating to termination of agreements or disposal of mobile homes

s.208 Power to amend terms implied in site agreements

s.209 Protected sites to include sites for gypsies

s.211 Suspension of eviction orders

s.216 Overcrowding

s.218 Amendments relating to registered social landlords

s.219 Disclosure of information to registered social landlords for the purposes of section 1 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

s.220 Additional power to give grants for social housing

s.222 Rights of pre-emption in connection with assured tenancies

s.224 Disabled facilities grant: caravans

Part 7

Supplementary and final provisions

32 of 47 sections shown

s.229 Residential property tribunals

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.230 Powers and procedure of residential property tribunals

amended 13 times (opens in a new tab)

s.231 Appeals from residential property tribunals

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.231 Additional Powers of First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal

amended 8 times

s.231 Transfer from court to First-tier Tribunal

amended 8 times

s.231 Appeals from the First-tier Tribunal

amended 8 times

s.231 Enforcement

amended 8 times

s.232 Register of licences and management orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must maintain a public register of housing licencesLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.234 Management regulations in respect of HMOs Prosecution

Fail to comply with HMO management regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.235 Power to require documents to be produced

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.236 Enforcement of powers to obtain information Prosecution

Fail to comply with information noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.237 Use of information obtained for certain other statutory purposes

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.238 False or misleading information Prosecution

Supply false or misleading information to a local housing authorityAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.239 Powers of entry

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.240 Warrant to authorise entry

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.241 Penalty for obstruction Prosecution

Obstruct a housing inspector or authorised officerAny Person
Obstruct a local housing authority officerAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.242 Additional notice requirements for protection of owners

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.243 Authorisations for enforcement purposes etc.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.244 Power to prescribe forms

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.246 Service of documents Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must identify and serve documents to relevant property personsLocal authority

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.250 Orders and regulations

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.251 Offences by bodies corporate Regulated

Be liable for a corporate housing offence through consent, connivance or neglectDirector or Officer

s.255 HMO declarations

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.256 Revocation of HMO declarations

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.258 HMOs: persons not forming a single household

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.259 HMOs: persons treated as occupying premises as only or main residence

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.261 Meaning of “appropriate national authority”, “local housing authority” etc.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.262 Meaning of “lease”, “tenancy”, “occupier” and “owner” etc.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.263 Meaning of “person having control” and “person managing” etc.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.265 Minor and consequential amendments

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.266 Repeals

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.270 Short title, commencement and extent

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

15 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.233 Approval of codes of practice with regard to the management of HMOs etc.

s.245 Power to dispense with notices

s.247 Licences and other documents in electronic form

s.248 Timing and location of things done electronically

s.249 Proof of designations

s.249 Financial penalties for certain housing offences in England

s.252 Power to up-rate level of fines for certain offences

s.253 Local inquiries

s.254 Meaning of “house in multiple occupation”

s.257 HMOs: certain converted blocks of flats

s.260 HMOs: presumption that sole use condition or significant use condition is met

s.264 Calculation of numbers of persons

s.267 Devolution: Wales

s.268 The Isles of Scilly

s.269 Expenses

Schedules

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s.004 Licences under Parts 2 and 3: mandatory conditions Regulated

Comply with mandatory licensing conditions for HMOs and rented propertiesLicence Holder

s.006 Management orders: procedure and appeals Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must follow strict notice and consultation rules for Management OrdersLocal authority

s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an HMO in... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must notify HMO licence holder of non-compliance and give up to 18 months to fix itLocal authority

s.sch004 Where the HMO is in England, a licence under Part... Regulated

Comply with local authority household waste scheme at your HMOLicence Holder

s.sch004 A licence under Part 3 must include conditions requiring the... Regulated

Demand references from prospective tenantsLicence Holder

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority make... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must serve notice of management order on occupiers and relevant personsLocal authority

s.sch007 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, on the date on which... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must return furniture to proprietor on requestLocal authority

s.sch007 (1) The right mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) is exercisable by... Prosecution

Fail to comply with court order for access to carry out worksOccupier

Unlimited fine

s.sch010 (1) Every custodial scheme or insurance scheme must provide for... Regulated

Provide optional dispute resolution service for tenancy deposit disputesAny Person

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph applies to a custodial scheme. Regulated

Pay tenant deposits into a custodial scheme designated accountLandlord

s.sch010 (1) The provision made by a custodial scheme for the... Regulated

Apply to tenancy deposit scheme for withheld deposit after 14 daysLandlord

s.sch010 (1) The provision made by a custodial scheme for the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tenant can apply to deposit scheme for refund if landlord unreachable or unresponsiveLocal authority

s.sch010 (1) Immediately upon receipt of— (a) a duly completed application... Regulated

Scheme administrator must process deposit release applications and notify the other partyDirector or Officer

s.sch010 (1) An insurance scheme must make provision in accordance with... Regulated

Comply with scheme administrator's directions to pay deposit funds into designated accountLandlord

s.sch010 (1) The designated account held by the scheme administrator must... Regulated

Maintain designated deposit account in compliance with rulesDirector or Officer

s.sch010 (1) Every custodial scheme or insurance scheme must provide for... Regulated

Respond promptly to tenant deposit confirmation requestsDirector or Officer

s.sch011 After paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 insert— Evidence (1) For the purposes of an inquiry the person or... Prosecution

Fail to comply with inquiry notice or provide false evidenceAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 21 of Schedule 1 (power of appointed person... Prosecution

Provide false or misleading information in response to HHSRS noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch013 (1) A tribunal may determine that a party to proceedings... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal may order a party to pay costs for misconduct or non-complianceTribunal / Court

s.sch013a Financial penalties under section 249A Prosecution

Breach of housing safety or licensing requirementsAny Person

Fine up to £30,000

s.sch013a Before imposing a financial penalty on a person under section... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must give notice of intent before imposing financial penaltyLocal authority

s.sch013a A local housing authority must have regard to any guidance... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must have regard to Secretary of State guidanceLocal authority

s.sch013a After the end of the period for representations the local... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must decide on financial penalty after representationsLocal authority

s.sch013a If the authority decides to impose a financial penalty on... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must give final notice when imposing a financial penaltyLocal authority

s.sch013a The final notice must require the penalty to be paid... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must set 28-day payment period in final noticeLocal authority

s.sch013a The final notice must set out— (a) the amount of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Authority must include required details in final penalty noticeLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.1 Notice of intent Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must give notice of intent before imposing financial penaltyLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.13 Any proceeds of a financial penalty imposed under section 6A... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Enforcing authorities must pay unapplied penalty proceeds to the Secretary of StateLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.2 The notice of intent must be given before the end... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must give notice of intent within 6 months of evidenceLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.3 The notice of intent must set out— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Enforcement authority must give a detailed notice of intent before a financial penaltyLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.5 Final notice Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must decide on financial penalty after representationsLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.6 If the local housing authority decides to impose a financial... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must give final notice before imposing financial penaltyLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.7 The final notice must require the penalty to be paid... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must set 28-day payment deadline in final penalty noticesLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.8 The final notice must set out— (a) the date on... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local housing authority must include required details in final penalty noticeLocal authority

304 other schedules

s.002 Procedure and appeals relating to prohibition orders

s.003 Improvement notices: enforcement action by local housing authorities

s.005 Licences under Parts 2 and 3: procedure and appeals

s.007 Further provisions regarding empty dwelling management orders

s.008 Reasons for decision to take enforcement action

s.009 New Schedule 5A to the Housing Act 1985: initial demolition notices

s.010 Provisions relating to tenancy deposit schemes

s.012 New Schedule 2A to the Housing Act 1996

s.016 Repeals

s.sch001 Procedure and appeals relating to improvement notices

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where the specified premises in the...

s.sch001 (1) The person on whom an improvement notice is served...

s.sch001 (1) An appeal may be made by a person under...

s.sch001 (1) The relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch001 (1) Any appeal under paragraph 10 must be made within...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where the grounds of appeal consist...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where the specified premises in the...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where any specified premises in the...

s.sch001 (1) In addition to serving an improvement notice in accordance...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch001 A notice under paragraph 6 must set out—

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch001 A notice under paragraph 8 must set out—

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to a prohibition order where the...

s.sch002 (1) Any appeal under paragraph 7 must be made within...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where the grounds of appeal consist...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch002 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person”, in...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to a prohibition order where the...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch002 A notice under paragraph 3 must set out—

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch002 A notice under paragraph 5 must set out—

s.sch002 (1) A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch002 (1) An appeal may be made by a person under...

s.sch002 A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal against—...

s.sch003 (1) The local housing authority may, by agreement with the...

s.sch003 Expenses in respect of which a demand is served carry...

s.sch003 (1) A person on whom a demand for the recovery...

s.sch003 (1) Where a demand becomes operative by virtue of paragraph...

s.sch003 (1) Until recovered, the expenses recoverable by the local housing...

s.sch003 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if, on an application to the...

s.sch003 Any action taken by the local housing authority under paragraph...

s.sch003 (1) The local housing authority may themselves take the action...

s.sch003 (1) The local housing authority must serve a notice under...

s.sch003 (1) If, at any relevant time— (a) the person on...

s.sch003 (1) Part 3 of this Schedule applies with respect to...

s.sch003 This Part of this Schedule applies for the purpose of...

s.sch003 (1) The expenses are recoverable by the local housing authority...

s.sch003 (1) A demand for expenses recoverable under paragraph 8, together...

s.sch004 (1) A licence under Part 2 or 3 must include...

s.sch004 (1) Where the HMO is in England, a licence under...

s.sch004 The appropriate national authority may by regulations amend this Schedule...

s.sch004 In this Schedule “the house” means the HMO or Part...

s.sch005 Before granting a licence, the local housing authority must—

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 3 (and those of paragraph 1)...

s.sch005 Paragraphs 5, 6 and 8 do not apply to a...

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 5 do not apply where the...

s.sch005 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “the end of...

s.sch005 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a...

s.sch005 Before varying a licence, the local housing authority must—

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 14 must state that the local...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 14 do not apply if—

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 14 do not apply if the...

s.sch005 Before refusing to vary a licence, the local housing authority...

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 1 must state that the authority...

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 19 must state that the authority...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch005 Before revoking a licence, the local housing authority must—

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 22 must state that the authority...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 22 do not apply if the...

s.sch005 Before refusing to revoke a licence, the local housing authority...

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 26 must state that the authority...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch005 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “the end of...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies if, having considered representations made in...

s.sch005 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a...

s.sch005 (1) The applicant or any relevant person may appeal to...

s.sch005 (1) The licence holder or any relevant person may appeal...

s.sch005 (1) The right of appeal under paragraph 31(1)(a) does not...

s.sch005 (1) Any appeal under paragraph 31 against a decision to...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies to appeals to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch005 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a...

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 3 must set out—

s.sch005 Before refusing to grant a licence, the local housing authority...

s.sch005 The notice under paragraph 5 must state that the local...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch005 The requirements of paragraph 3 (and those of paragraph 1)...

s.sch006 Before making a final management order, the local housing authority...

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 9 must state that the authority...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch006 The requirements of paragraph 9 do not apply if the...

s.sch006 Before refusing to vary an interim or final management order,...

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 14 must state that the authority...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch006 Before revoking an interim or final management order, the local...

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 17 must state that the authority...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide...

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 1 must state that the authority...

s.sch006 Before refusing to revoke an interim or final management order,...

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 20 must state that the authority...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse...

s.sch006 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “the end of...

s.sch006 (1) A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch006 A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal against—...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies if, having considered representations made in...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where a local housing authority have...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch006 In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person” means—

s.sch006 The notice under paragraph 3 must set out—

s.sch006 The requirements of paragraph 3 (and those of paragraph 1)...

s.sch006 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “the end of...

s.sch006 Before varying an interim or final management order, the local...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph deals with the time when an interim...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies while a final EDMO is in...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to any interest or...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to—

s.sch007 (1) A final EDMO must contain a management scheme.

s.sch007 (1) An affected person may apply to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch007 (1) The local housing authority may vary a final EDMO...

s.sch007 (1) The local housing authority may revoke a final EDMO...

s.sch007 (1) Part 2 of Schedule 6 applies in relation to...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to existing and new occupiers of...

s.sch007 (1) An agreement or instrument within sub-paragraph (2) has effect,...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies while an interim EDMO is in...

s.sch007 (1) The local housing authority may supply the dwelling to...

s.sch007 (1) The appropriate tribunal may make an order determining a...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where an interim EDMO or final...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) an interim EDMO or...

s.sch007 (1) A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to any interest or...

s.sch007 A relevant person may appeal to the appropriate tribunal against—...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to an appeal to the appropriate...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where a local housing authority have...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an appeal under...

s.sch007 In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person” means any...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to—

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to relevant expenditure of a local...

s.sch007 (1) The local housing authority may vary an interim EDMO...

s.sch007 (1) The local housing authority may revoke an interim EDMO...

s.sch007 (1) Part 2 of Schedule 6 applies in relation to...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph deals with the time when a final...

s.sch008 Penalty charge notices under section 168

s.sch010 (1) A tenancy deposit scheme must be either—

s.sch010 A tenancy deposit scheme may make provision as to the...

s.sch010 (1) The provision made by a tenancy deposit scheme under...

s.sch010 The Secretary of State may by order make such amendments...

s.sch010 In this Schedule references to tenants under shorthold tenancies assured...

s.sch010 (1) A custodial scheme must conform with the following provisions—...

s.sch010 (1) A custodial scheme must make provision—

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph applies to an insurance scheme.

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to—

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph applies where the scheme administrator of an...

s.sch010 (1) The scheme must make provision for preventing double recovery...

s.sch011 Registered social landlords

s.sch011 In section 87 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (financial...

s.sch011 In section 21(3) (purchase grant in respect of other disposals)...

s.sch011 Registered social landlords

s.sch011 (1) In section 31(2) (offence of intentionally altering etc. document...

s.sch011 (1) Section 36 (issue of guidance by the Relevant Authority)...

s.sch011 In paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1 (payments by way of...

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 (transfer of net assets...

s.sch011 After paragraph 15 insert— Transfer of net assets on termination...

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 (general requirements as to...

s.sch011 After paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 insert— Companies exempt from...

s.sch011 For paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 (appointment of auditors by...

s.sch011 The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 (accounting and audit requirements...

s.sch011 After paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 insert— Charities exempt from...

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 19 of Schedule 1 (responsibility for securing compliance...

s.sch011 After paragraph 19 of Schedule 1 insert— Disclosure of information...

s.sch011 (1) Paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 (inquiry into affairs of...

s.sch011 Registered social landlords

s.sch011 In section 52(2) (recovery etc. of grants) omit the words...

s.sch011 Omit section 55 (surplus rental income).

s.sch011 In section 59(1A) (interpretation) for “55” substitute “ 54 ”....

s.sch011 The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.

s.sch011 In section 18(2) (social housing grants) omit the words from...

s.sch011 In section 20(3) (purchase grant where right to acquire exercised)...

s.sch013 Residential property tribunals: procedure

s.sch013 (1) The Welsh Ministers may make regulations about the procedure...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision for the determination of...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision requiring the payment of...

s.sch013 Procedure regulations may provide for decisions of tribunals to be...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision, in relation to applications...

s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where, in any proceedings before a...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision enabling persons to be...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include— (a) provision relating to the...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision for the holding of...

s.sch013 Procedure regulations may include provision empowering tribunals to make orders,...

s.sch013 (1) Procedure regulations may include provision as to—

s.sch013 Procedure regulations may include provision empowering tribunals to dismiss applications,...

s.sch013a (1) A person to whom a final notice is given...

s.sch013a (1) This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay...

s.sch013a (1) The notice of intent must be given before the...

s.sch013a The notice of intent must set out—

s.sch013a (1) A person who is given a notice of intent...

s.sch013a (1) A local housing authority may at any time—

s.sch014 Buildings which are not HMOs for purposes of this Act (excluding Part 1)

s.sch014 (1) The following paragraphs list buildings which are not houses...

s.sch014 (1) A building where the person managing or having control...

s.sch014 A building— (a) which is social housing within the meaning...

s.sch014 Buildings controlled or managed by a co-operative society

s.sch014 Any building whose occupation is regulated otherwise than by or...

s.sch014 (1) Any building in England— (a) which is occupied solely...

s.sch014 (1) Any building in Wales — (a) which is occupied...

s.sch014 (1) Any building which is occupied principally for the purposes...

s.sch014 (1) Any building which is occupied only by persons within...

s.sch014 Any building which is occupied only by two persons who...

s.sch015 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch015 The Housing Act 1985 has effect subject to the following...

s.sch015 In section 8(2) (periodical review of housing needs) for “section...

s.sch015 For section 252(c) (definition of “house in multiple occupation” for...

s.sch015 For section 268 (service of notice of demolition and closing...

s.sch015 In section 269(1) (right of appeal against demolition or closing...

s.sch015 After section 269 insert— Appeals suggesting certain other courses of...

s.sch015 In section 274 (demolition orders: power to permit reconstruction of...

s.sch015 After section 274 insert— Effect of certain enforcement action under...

s.sch015 For section 275 (demolition orders: substitution of closing orders) substitute—...

s.sch015 (1) Section 289 (declaration of clearance area) is amended as...

s.sch015 The Land Compensation Act 1973 has effect subject to the...

s.sch015 For section 300 (purchase of houses liable to be demolished...

s.sch015 For section 304 (closing orders in relation to listed buildings)...

s.sch015 In section 307(1) (saving for rights arising from breach of...

s.sch015 In section 308(3) (approval of owner’s proposals for re-development)—

s.sch015 Omit section 310 (certificate of fitness for human habitation resulting...

s.sch015 In section 318(1)(a) (power of court to authorise execution of...

s.sch015 For section 322 substitute— Minor definitions (1) In this Part the following expressions have the same...

s.sch015 In section 323 (index of defined expressions: Part 9) insert...

s.sch015 In section 439 (requirements as to fitness of premises before...

s.sch015 In section 582 (compulsory purchase orders: restriction on recovery of...

s.sch015 (1) Section 29 (right to home loss payment where person...

s.sch015 For section 584A (compensation payable in case of closing and...

s.sch015 For section 584B (repayment on revocation of demolition or closing...

s.sch015 (1) Section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985...

s.sch015 In paragraph 47 of Schedule 17 to the Housing Act...

s.sch015 In section 100 of the Local Government and Housing Act...

s.sch015 In section 195(2) of that Act (short title, commencement and...

s.sch015 For paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 4A to the Water Industry...

s.sch015 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch015 For paragraph (aa)(i) of the definition of “residential accommodation” in...

s.sch015 In paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Gas Act...

s.sch015 (1) Section 33D (loss payments: exclusions) is amended as follows....

s.sch015 The Housing Act 1996 has effect subject to the following...

s.sch015 In section 52(1) (general provisions as to orders) after “17,”...

s.sch015 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch015 In section 210 (homelessness: suitability of accommodation)—

s.sch015 In section 24 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration...

s.sch015 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch015 In section 87 of the Local Government Act 2003 (housing...

s.sch015 (1) Section 37 (disturbance payments for persons with compensatable interests)...

s.sch015 (1) Section 39 (duty to rehouse residential occupiers) is amended...

s.sch015 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch015 In section 9(1) of the Greater London Council (General Powers)...

s.sch015 In section 2 of the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (terms...

s.schedule a1 para.10 Appeals

s.schedule a1 para.11 Recovery of financial penalty

s.schedule a1 para.12 Proceeds of financial penalties

s.schedule a1 para.14 (1) In paragraph 12, the reference to enforcement functions “...

s.schedule a1 para.4 Right to make representations

s.schedule a1 para.9 Withdrawal or amendment of notice

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