Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-the-regulator-of-social-housing"><heading>The Regulator of Social Housing</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Fundamental objectives</heading><intro><p>In section 92K of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (fundamental objectives), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “well-managed” insert <quotedText>“, safe, energy efficient”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c), omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>to ensure that registered providers act in a transparent manner in relation to their tenants of social housing, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Advisory panel</heading><content><p><mod>After section 96 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>96A</num><heading>Advisory panel</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator must establish a panel of persons called “the Advisory Panel”.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Panel may provide information and advice to the regulator about, or on matters connected with, the regulator’s functions (whether or not it is requested to do so by the regulator).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (2) to matters connected with the regulator’s functions includes anything which could have a significant impact on registered providers or the provision of social housing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulator must appoint the following persons to the Panel—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>persons appearing to the regulator to represent the interests of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>registered providers;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>secured creditors of registered providers;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>tenants of social housing;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>local housing authorities,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Greater London Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the HCA, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulator may appoint such other persons to the Panel as it thinks fit to appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulator may make payments to persons who are members of the Panel in respect of any expenses they incur in connection with their appointment to the Panel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulator must make arrangements requiring any person who is a member of the Panel to declare any financial or other personal interest relevant to the regulator’s functions.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Collection of information</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 107 (collection)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator, or a person authorised under subsection (4A), may for a purpose connected with the regulator’s functions require a person to provide documents or information which the regulator or person authorised (as the case may be) has reason to believe is or may be in the person’s possession.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (3), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A requirement under subsection (1) may also require the person to provide an explanation of any document or information required under that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-3-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, after “requirement” insert <quotedText>“under subsection (1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-3-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “document or information” substitute <quotedText>“document, information or an explanation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), for “documents or information” substitute <quotedText>“documents, information or explanations”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The regulator may in writing authorise a person to exercise any of its powers under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>An authorisation—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify the extent to which the person is authorised to exercise the powers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may provide that the person is to be authorised for a particular period.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), after “requirement” insert <quotedText>“under subsection (1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (6), for “to which a requirement relates” substitute <quotedText>“required under subsection (1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>Knowingly or recklessly providing the regulator, or a person authorised under subsection (4A), with a document, information or an explanation which is false or misleading in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (1) is an offence.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7), after “requirement” insert <quotedText>“under subsection (1)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 108 (section 107: supplemental)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “requirement” insert <quotedText>“under section 107(1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A requirement under section 107(1) does not require a banker to breach a duty of confidentiality owed to a person who is not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a subsidiary of a registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an associate of a registered provider, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>a person who is certified in writing by the regulator as being—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a person who has applied to be entered in the register of providers of social housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a local authority which the regulator thinks may be, or may become, a provider of social housing.</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in subsection (3), omit the words from “not” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-3-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), after “107(6)” insert <quotedText>“or (6A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-3-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a) omit the words from “not” to the end;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “or (6)” substitute <quotedText>“, (6) or (6A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Power to charge fees</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 117 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (fees) is amended as set out in subsections <ref href="#section-4-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-4-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(a), after “fee” insert <quotedText>“for dealing with an application”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The regulator may make dealing with an application for initial registration conditional upon the payment of the fee.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit “initial or”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The amount of a fee payable under this section may be calculated by reference to costs incurred, or likely to be incurred, by the regulator in the performance of any of its functions, including costs unconnected with the fee-payer and costs unconnected with registration or regulation under this Part.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “expenditure on” substitute <quotedText>“the costs incurred in”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (but not the “and” following it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “to which it relates” substitute <quotedText>“incurred, or likely to be incurred, in the performance of the regulator’s functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In section 202 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (inspections: supplemental) omit subsections (4) to (7).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Relationship between regulator and housing ombudsman</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 100G insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Relationship with housing ombudsman</heading><section><num>100H</num><heading>Relationship with housing ombudsman</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator and a housing ombudsman must each take such steps as it considers appropriate to co-operate in the exercise of their respective functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulator and a housing ombudsman must prepare and maintain a memorandum describing how they intend to comply with subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator and a housing ombudsman must ensure that the memorandum between them as currently in force is published in the way appearing to them to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 196 (consultation), in subsection (1), after paragraph (ea) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(eb)</num><content><p>any housing ombudsman,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 197 (direction by Secretary of State), in subsection (4), after paragraph (aa) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ab)</num><content><p>any housing ombudsman,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 275 (general interpretation), after the entry relating to the HCA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-ombudsman">housing ombudsman</term>” means a housing ombudsman appointed in accordance with a scheme approved under Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1996,</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1996 (social rented sector: housing complaints), in paragraph 3 (approval of scheme etc), in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “shall be made” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only be made after the applicant has consulted the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>shall be made in such manner as the Secretary of State may determine, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>shall be accompanied by such information as the Secretary of State may require.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-registration-of-providers-of-social-housing"><heading>Registration of providers of social housing</heading><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Meaning of “English body”</heading><intro><p>In section 79 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (English bodies), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership which has its registered office in England.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (d) and (e).</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Registration criteria</heading><intro><p>In section 112 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (eligibility for voluntary registration), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words omit “as to”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“as to”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“as to”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-7-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “and”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“as to”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-7-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to secure that the body would meet, on registration, standards set by the regulator under sections 193, 194, <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref> and <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></section><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Designation</heading><intro><p>Section 115 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (profit-making and non-profit organisations) is amended as follows—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A body is a non-profit organisation if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is a registered or non-registrable charity and satisfies Conditions 1 and 2, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, it satisfies Conditions 1 to 3.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-8-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-8-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>The fact that a body is prohibited by its constitution from trading for profit does not, of itself, mean that it is a body which does not trade for profit for the purposes of subsection (4)(a).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in subsection (8) omit “(2) or”.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>De-registration</heading><content><p><mod>In section 118 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (compulsory de-registration), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-duties-of-registered-providers"><heading>Duties of registered providers</heading><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Appointment of health and safety lead by registered provider</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 127 (and the heading immediately before it) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Health and safety lead for registered provider</heading><section eId="d25e985"><num>126A</num><heading>Designation of health and safety lead</heading><subsection eId="d25e989"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A registered provider must designate an individual to carry out the functions in section 126B.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e995"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The individual designated under subsection <ref href="#d25e989">(1)</ref> is referred to in this Part as the “<term refersTo="#term-health-and-safety-lead">health and safety lead</term>” for the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e1007"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The health and safety lead must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the case of a private registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if the provider has at least 15 employees, an employee of the provider;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>otherwise, an employee or officer of the provider;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a local authority which operates executive arrangements and has a leader and cabinet executive (England)—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the executive leader,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>another member of the executive, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>an employee of the authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in the case of a local authority which operates executive arrangements and has a mayor and cabinet executive—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a member of the executive other than the elected mayor, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an employee of the authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of the Common Council of the City of London, an employee of the Common Council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1079"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in the case of any other local authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e1085"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the chairman or vice-chairman of the authority (if holding a paid office), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an employee of the authority.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e1097"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section and section <ref href="#d25e1183">126B</ref>, the following terms have the same meanings as in Part 1A of the Local Government Act 2000 (and see the provisions of that Act mentioned)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-elected-mayor">elected mayor</term>” (section 9H(1));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-executive">executive</term>” (section 9C);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-executive-arrangements">executive arrangements</term>” (section 9B(4));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-executive-leader">executive leader</term>” (section 9C(3)(a));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-leader-and-cabinet-executive-(england)">leader and cabinet executive (England)</term>” (section 9C(3));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mayor-and-cabinet-executive">mayor and cabinet executive</term>” (section 9C(2)).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e1007">(3)</ref><ref href="#d25e1079">(e)</ref><ref href="#d25e1085">(i)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references to the chairman and vice-chairman of an authority are to those persons elected under section 3 or 5 of the Local Government Act 1972 (or in relation to a London borough council are to be read in accordance with section 270(4) of that Act);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a chairman or vice-chairman holds a “paid office” if the council pays the person an allowance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section to alter who may be the health and safety lead for a registered provider.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e1183"><num>126B</num><heading>Functions of the health and safety lead</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The functions of the health and safety lead for a registered provider are to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>monitor the provider’s compliance with health and safety requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1199"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assess risks of failure to comply with health and safety requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1205"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>notify the responsible body of the provider of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>risks assessed under paragraph <ref href="#d25e1199">(b)</ref> of material failures by the provider to comply with health and safety requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>material failures by the provider to comply with health and safety requirements;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provide advice to the responsible body as to how the provider should address risks and failures notified to the responsible body under paragraph <ref href="#d25e1205">(c)</ref> for the purpose of ensuring that the provider complies with health and safety requirements.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e1235"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-health-and-safety-requirement">health and safety requirement</term>”, in relation to a registered provider, means a statutory requirement, so far as it—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to the health or safety of tenants of social housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies to the provider by virtue of being the provider of that social housing (including where it is expressed as applying to a landlord or employer or in some other way).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e1256"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-requirement">statutory requirement</term>” means a requirement imposed by or by virtue of legislation and includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an obligation under a covenant implied by or under legislation (such as a covenant under section 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (fitness for human habitation of dwellings in England));</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a requirement imposed—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by a notice given under legislation, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by or as a result of other action (such as enforcement action mentioned in section 5(2) or 7(2) of the Housing Act 2004 (housing conditions: category 1 and 2 hazards)) taken under legislation.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e1256">(3)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-legislation">legislation</term>” means any provision of or made under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, the “responsible body” of a registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e1319"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a local authority which operates executive arrangements, is the executive;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any other local authority, is the councillors;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a private registered provider, has the meaning given by the following table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Private registered provider</p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Meaning of “responsible body”</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered charity which is not a registered company</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Its charity trustees within the meaning given by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered society</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Its committee within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered company</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Its directors within the meaning given by section 250 of the Companies Act 2006</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Limited liability partnership</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Its members</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></level><wrapUp><p>(See section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref><ref href="#d25e1097">(4)</ref> for the meanings of terms used in paragraph <ref href="#d25e1319">(a)</ref>.)</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="d25e1380"><num>126C</num><heading>Duties of registered provider in relation to health and safety lead</heading><subsection eId="d25e1384"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A registered provider must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>ensure that the health and safety lead—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has sufficient authority (including, in particular, authority to obtain information) within the provider’s organisation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>can devote sufficient time to the functions of the health and safety lead,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to perform the role of health and safety lead effectively;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the health and safety lead with the resources needed to carry out those functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A registered provider must, in accordance with requirements published by the regulator—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the regulator of the name and contact details of the health and safety lead, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish that information.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>126D</num><heading>Health and safety lead: general</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Nothing in sections <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref> affects—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsibility of a registered provider for compliance with health and safety requirements, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the liability of the registered provider or of any director, member or other officer or person for a failure to comply with health and safety requirements.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The health and safety lead is not, by virtue of those sections—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>responsible for the registered provider’s compliance with health and safety requirements, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>liable for a failure by the registered provider to comply with health and safety requirements,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but this does not affect any responsibility or liability which the individual designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref> has otherwise than as health and safety lead).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A registered provider may nominate an individual to carry out the functions of the health and safety lead if the health and safety lead is unable to act due to absence or illness.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(11B)</num><intro><p>Case 12 is where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not have a health and safety lead designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a requirement under section <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref>, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the functions of the health and safety lead are not being carried out.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>Case 8 is where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not have a health and safety lead designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a requirement under section <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref>, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the functions of the health and safety lead are not being carried out.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 247(1) (management tender), before paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ab)</num><intro><p>a registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not have a health and safety lead designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a requirement under section <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref><ref href="#d25e1384">(1)</ref>,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>the functions of the health and safety lead are not being carried out,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 251(1) (appointment of manager of private registered provider), before paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ab)</num><intro><p>a private registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not have a health and safety lead designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a requirement under section <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref><ref href="#d25e1384">(1)</ref>,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>the functions of the health and safety lead are not being carried out,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 252A(2) (appointment of advisers to local authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that the authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not have a health and safety lead designated under section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has failed to meet a requirement under section <ref href="#d25e1380">126C</ref><ref href="#d25e1384">(1)</ref>,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that the functions of the health and safety lead are not being carried out</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 320 (orders and regulations), in subsection (3)(d), for “or 72” substitute <quotedText>“, 72 or <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Electrical safety standards</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (electrical safety standards for properties let by private landlords) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “properties let by private landlords” substitute <quotedText>“residential properties let by landlords”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “private”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “England” insert <quotedText>“to whom this section applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a landlord who is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a private landlord, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a registered provider of social housing.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-registered-providers-insolvency-restructuring-etc"><heading>Registered providers: insolvency, restructuring etc</heading><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Moratorium on disposal of land</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For section 145 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e1829"><num>145</num><heading>Moratorium</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A moratorium on the disposal of land by a private registered provider begins when any of the events mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref> occur in relation to the provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e1842"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The events are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e1848"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a petition is presented under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986, by a person other than the Secretary of State, for the winding up of the provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1854"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application is made by the provider under section 105(3) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 for permission to pass a resolution for voluntary winding up;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1860"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an application is made in accordance with paragraph 12 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, by a person other than the Secretary of State, for an administration order in respect of the provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1866"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a notice of the appointment of an administrator of the provider under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 is filed with the court under paragraph 18 or 29 of that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e1872"><num>(e)</num><content><p>notice of intention to enforce a security over property of the provider is given under section 108(2)(a) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 or the requirement to give such notice is waived under section 108(2)(b) of that Act.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 146 (duration of moratorium)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “Duration” substitute <quotedText>“Ending”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “moratorium” insert <quotedText>“mentioned in section 145”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2A), in paragraph (a), for “day on which the notice mentioned in section 145 is given” substitute <quotedText>“relevant day”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The “relevant day” is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an event mentioned in section <ref href="#d25e1829">145</ref><ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e1848">(a)</ref>, the day on which notice under section 104(2)(a) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is given or on which the requirement to give such notice is waived under section 104(2)(b) of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an event mentioned in section <ref href="#d25e1829">145</ref><ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e1854">(b)</ref>, the day on which notice under section 105(4)(a) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is given or on which the requirement to give such notice is waived under section 105(4)(b) of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of an event mentioned in section <ref href="#d25e1829">145</ref><ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e1860">(c)</ref>, the day on which notice under section 106(3)(a)(i) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is given or on which the requirement to give such notice is waived under section 106(3)(a)(ii) of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of an event mentioned in section <ref href="#d25e1829">145</ref><ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e1866">(d)</ref>, the day on which notice under section 107(4)(a)(i) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is given or on which the requirement to give such notice is waived under section 107(4)(a)(ii) of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in the case of an event mentioned in section <ref href="#d25e1829">145</ref><ref href="#d25e1842">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e1872">(e)</ref>, the day of that event.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “period,” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">period if—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulator has made reasonable enquiries with a view to locating secured creditors of the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the regulator located one or more such creditors, each of them has consented to the extension.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), omit the words from “if” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for “a notice mentioned in section 145 is given” substitute <quotedText>“an event mentioned in section 145(2) occurs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 147 (further moratorium), in subsection (3), for the words from “period,” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">period if—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulator has made reasonable enquiries with a view to locating secured creditors of the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the regulator located one or more such creditors, each of them has consented to the further moratorium.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 151 (appointment of interim manager during moratorium), in subsection (4), for paragraph (b) (but not the “or” following it) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when the regulator notifies the interim manager that there are proposals under section 152 which are agreed proposals,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 153 (procedure for proposals made during moratorium)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>if the regulator is able to locate any secured creditors of the registered provider after making reasonable enquiries, those creditors,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>If no secured creditors are located for the purposes of subsection (1), the proposals made by the regulator following the consultation required by that subsection are agreed proposals for the purposes of this group of sections.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“Where the regulator locates one or more secured creditors of the registered provider for the purposes of subsection (1), the regulator must, before making proposals, send a copy of draft proposals to—”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (b) (but not the “and” following it) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the secured creditors located for the purposes of subsection (1),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “The regulator” to “bringing” substitute <quotedText>“If the regulator sends draft proposals under subsection (2), the regulator must also make arrangements for bringing those”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If each secured creditor to whom draft proposals were required to be sent agrees to them by notice to the regulator, the draft proposals become agreed proposals for the purposes of this group of sections.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-f"><num>(f)</num><intro><p>in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-f-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a) for “Proposals” substitute <quotedText>“Draft proposals”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-f-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “proposals were sent” substitute <quotedText>“draft proposals were required to be sent”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-g"><num>(g)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-g-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “its” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-12-6-g-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the original” substitute <quotedText>“draft”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The regulator may make proposals amending agreed proposals; and this section and section 152 apply to such proposals.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 158 (assistance by regulator in connection with proposals), in subsection (1), for “the agreement of proposals” substitute <quotedText>“the regulator deciding whether to exercise the power under section 152 to make proposals and (if proposals are made) the proposals becoming agreed proposals”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Limited liability partnerships</heading><content><p>Schedule <ref href="#schedule-1">1</ref> amends Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 and Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to make provision about limited liability partnerships.</p></content></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Insolvency of registered providers</heading><content><p>Schedule <ref href="#schedule-2">2</ref> contains amendments to provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 about procedures to be followed on the insolvency of a registered provider.</p></content></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Notification requirements: expansion to profit-making organisations</heading><intro><p>In the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, in the following provisions omit “non-profit”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 160(1) (arrangements and reconstructions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 161(1) (conversion of registered company to registered society);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 163(1) (restructuring of registered society);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 165(1) (dissolution of registered society);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 169A (change of rules of registered society);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 169C (change of articles of registered company).</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Conversion of company into registered society: continuation of registration</heading><content><p>In section 161 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (company: conversion into registered society) omit subsections (4) to (7).</p></content></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Restructuring of registered societies</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 163 (registered society: restructuring) omit subsections (5) to (8).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 163 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e2349"><num>163A</num><heading>Restructuring of registered societies: registration of successor bodies</heading><subsection eId="d25e2353"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e2359"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a registered provider notifies the regulator of a resolution passed by the provider for the purposes of section 109 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (amalgamation of societies);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e2365"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a registered provider notifies the regulator of a resolution passed by the provider for the purposes of section 112(1)(b) of that Act (amalgamation of society and company);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e2371"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a registered provider notifies the regulator of a resolution passed by the provider for the purposes of section 110 of that Act (transfer of engagements between societies) and the society to which engagements are transferred is not a registered provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e2377"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a registered provider notifies the regulator of a resolution passed by the provider for the purposes of section 112(1)(c) of that Act (transfer of engagements between society and company) and the company to which engagements are transferred is not a registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>When the resolution mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e2353">(1)</ref> (“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-resolution">the relevant resolution</term>”) takes effect, the regulator must decide whether the successor body is eligible for registration under section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-successor-body">The successor body</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the relevant resolution is a resolution described in paragraph <ref href="#d25e2359">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e2365">(b)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e2353">(1)</ref>, the body created by virtue of that resolution or by virtue of that resolution and other resolutions described in that paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the relevant resolution is a resolution described in paragraph <ref href="#d25e2371">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e2377">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e2353">(1)</ref>, the body to which engagements are transferred by virtue of the resolution.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the successor body is eligible for registration, the regulator must register it and notify it that it has done so.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the successor body is not eligible for registration, the regulator must notify it of that fact.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Pending registration, or notification that it is not eligible for registration, the successor body is to be treated as if it were registered and designated as a non-profit organisation.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Receipt of transfers of engagements from a registered society</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 161 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>161A</num><heading>Company: receipt of transfer of engagements from registered society</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a registered provider which is a registered company.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator if a registered society which is not a registered provider passes a resolution under section 112(1)(c) of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 transferring its engagements to the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Financial Conduct Authority may register the resolution only if the registered society which passed it has confirmed to the Financial Conduct Authority that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section <ref href="#d25e2349">163A</ref> (inserted by section <ref href="#section-17">17</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>163B</num><heading>Registered society: receipt of transfer of engagements from another registered society</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a registered provider which is a registered society.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator if a registered society which is not a registered provider passes a resolution under section 110(1) of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 transferring its engagements to the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Financial Conduct Authority may register the resolution only if the registered society which passed it has confirmed to the Financial Conduct Authority that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Notification of constitutional changes</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 169A (registered societies: change of rules)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “rules” insert <quotedText>“etc”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “society’s rules” insert <quotedText>“, name or registered office”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For section 169B substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>169B</num><heading>Charity: change to trusts etc</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The trustees of a registered charity that is a registered provider must notify the regulator of any change to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e2596"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the trusts of the charity;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purposes of the charity (if not falling within paragraph <ref href="#d25e2596">(a)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e2611"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the name of the charity entered in the register of charities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any number allocated to the charity by the Charity Commission which appears in the register of charities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any contact address for the charity which appears in the register of charities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>But the duty to notify the regulator of changes to the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#d25e2596">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e2611">(c)</ref> does not apply to the trustees of a registered charity that is a registered company.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-register-of-charities">the register of charities</term>” means the register of charities kept under section 29 of the Charities Act 2011;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-trusts">trusts</term>”, in relation to a charity, has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011 (see section 353 of that Act).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After section 169C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>169CA</num><heading>Limited liability partnership: change of name etc</heading><content><p>A registered provider that is a limited liability partnership must notify the regulator of any change to its name or registered office.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Notification of change of control</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 169D (and the heading immediately before it) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Notification of change of control</heading><section><num>169CB</num><heading>Application of rules about notification of change of control</heading><content><p>This group of sections does not apply to local authorities.</p></content></section><section><num>169CC</num><heading>Change in board members</heading><subsection eId="d25e2719"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A registered provider must notify the regulator if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e2725"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the board members of the registered provider change (whether as a result of an appointment or removal of a board member or for any other reason), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>following that change, any of the circumstances described in subsection <ref href="#d25e2740">(2)</ref> arise.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e2740"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The circumstances are that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the number of board members of the provider has increased by more than 50% since the beginning of the relevant period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the number of board members of the provider has decreased by more than 50% since the beginning of the relevant period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>more than 50% of the board members of the provider are persons who were not board members of the provider at the beginning of the relevant period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, the “board members” of a registered provider are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered charity which is not a registered company, its charity trustees within the meaning given by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered society, the members of its committee within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered company, its directors within the meaning given by section 250 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of a limited liability partnership, its members.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, “the relevant period” is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 12 months ending with the day on which the change mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e2719">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e2725">(a)</ref> takes effect (“the 12 month period”), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if the registered provider was not a registered provider throughout the 12 month period, the period—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>beginning with the day (or, if more than one, the latest day) in the 12 month period on which it became a registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ending with the day on which the change mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e2719">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e2725">(a)</ref> takes effect.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section><num>169CD</num><heading>Change in subsidiary status</heading><intro><p>A registered provider must notify the regulator each time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it becomes a subsidiary of a person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it ceases to be a subsidiary of a person.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-standards"><heading>Standards</heading><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Standards relating to competence and conduct</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 194 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e2877"><num>194A</num><heading>Standards relating to competence and conduct</heading><subsection eId="d25e2881"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator may set standards for registered providers in matters relating to the competence and conduct of individuals involved in the provision of services in connection with the management of social housing (“relevant individuals”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Standards under subsection <ref href="#d25e2881">(1)</ref> may, in particular, require registered providers to comply with specified rules about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the knowledge, skills and experience to be required of relevant individuals, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conduct to be expected of relevant individuals in their dealings with tenants.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e2908"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Standards under subsection <ref href="#d25e2881">(1)</ref> may require registered providers to secure that their senior housing executives and senior housing managers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>have a specified qualification in housing management or type of qualification in housing management, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are working towards such a qualification or type of qualification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Standards under subsection <ref href="#d25e2881">(1)</ref> may require registered providers to take steps to secure that relevant managers of their services providers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>have a specified qualification in housing management or type of qualification in housing management, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are working towards such a qualification or type of qualification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e2950"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “relevant manager” of a services provider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e2956"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the services provider is a relevant individual, that individual;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a senior housing executive of the services provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a senior housing manager of the services provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e2974"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A qualification or type of qualification specified for a senior housing executive may only be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a foundation degree, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a qualification or type of qualification regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation which is of a level not exceeding level 5.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e2992"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A qualification or type of qualification specified for a senior housing manager, or for an individual described in subsection <ref href="#d25e2950">(5)</ref><ref href="#d25e2956">(a)</ref>, may only be a qualification or type of qualification regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation which is of a level not exceeding level 4.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3003"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The references in subsections <ref href="#d25e2974">(6)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e2992">(7)</ref> to the level of a qualification are to the level assigned to a qualification by virtue of general conditions set and published by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation under section 134 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Except as provided by subsections <ref href="#d25e2908">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e3003">(8)</ref>, standards under subsection <ref href="#d25e2881">(1)</ref> may not require registered providers to comply with rules about the qualifications to be required of relevant individuals.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>See also section 217A (which makes provision implying terms relating to qualifications into management services agreements).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e3039"><num>194B</num><heading>Meaning of “services provider”, “senior housing executive” and “senior housing manager”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section makes provision about the meaning of terms for the purposes of section 194A.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3049"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-services-provider">Services provider</term>”, in relation to a registered provider, means a person who, in accordance with an agreement with the registered provider or another person, provides services in connection with the management of social housing provided by the registered provider or arranges for the provision of such services.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e3049">(2)</ref>, an agreement does not include a contract of employment or a contract of apprenticeship.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3067"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“Senior housing executive” of a registered provider means a relevant individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is an employee or officer of the registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has responsibility (solely or jointly) for the day to day management of the provision of services in connection with the management of social housing provided by the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is part of the registered provider’s senior management.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3091"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>“Senior housing executive” of a services provider in relation to a registered provider means a relevant individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>is—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an employee of the services provider,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an officer of the services provider, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if the services provider is a partnership, a partner in the partnership,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has responsibility (solely or jointly) for the day to day management of the provision of services in connection with the management of social housing provided by the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is part of the services provider’s senior management.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#d25e3067">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e3091">(5)</ref>, an individual is part of a registered provider’s or services provider’s senior management if the individual plays a significant role in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the making of decisions about how the whole or a substantial part of the activities of the provider which relate to social housing are to be managed or organised, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the management or organisation of the whole or a substantial part of such activities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3157"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>“Senior housing manager” of a registered provider means a relevant individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is an employee of the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a senior housing and property manager for the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3175"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>“Senior housing manager” of a services provider in relation to a registered provider means a relevant individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is an employee of the services provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a senior housing and property manager for the services provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is involved in the provision of services in connection with the management of social housing provided by the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#d25e3157">(7)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e3175">(8)</ref>, whether an individual is a senior housing and property manager is to be determined by reference to the description of the occupation of senior housing and property management published by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education under section ZA10(5) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-employee">employee</term>” includes a person employed under a contract of apprenticeship;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-individual">relevant individual</term>” has the same meaning as in section 194A.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The following Table gives the meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-officer">officer</term>” in relation to services providers for the purposes of this section—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Services provider</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Meaning of “officer”</i></p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered charity which is not a registered company</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Trustee, secretary or treasurer</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered society</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">“Officer” within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (including a person co-opted to serve on the society’s committee)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Registered company</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">“Officer” within the meaning given by section 1173 of the Companies Act 2006</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Limited liability partnership</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A member of the limited liability partnership.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 196 of that Act (consultation), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e3279"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before setting a standard under section 194A which imposes a requirement described in subsection (4) of that section, the regulator must consult, or ensure that there has been consultation with, each body (if any) which is nominated by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may nominate a body for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e3279">(3)</ref> only if the body appears to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of services providers in relation to registered providers (as defined in section <ref href="#d25e3039">194B</ref><ref href="#d25e3049">(2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must notify the regulator of any nomination (or withdrawal of any nomination) made for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e3279">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 197 of that Act (direction by Secretary of State), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>Before giving a direction to set a standard under section 194A which imposes a requirement described in subsection (4) of that section, the Secretary of State must consult one or more bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of services providers in relation to registered providers (as defined in section <ref href="#d25e3039">194B</ref><ref href="#d25e3049">(2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After section 217 of that Act insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>217A</num><heading>Implied terms of management services agreements relating to qualifications</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Each management services agreement in relation to social housing of a registered provider, whenever entered into, is to be treated as including the terms set out in subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3346"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this section, a “<term refersTo="#term-management-services-agreement">management services agreement</term>”, in relation to social housing of a registered provider, means an agreement under which one person (a “services provider”) agrees with another person (the “services recipient”) to provide services in connection with the management of social housing provided by the registered provider or to arrange for the provision of such services.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e3346">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an agreement does not include a contract of employment or a contract of apprenticeship, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the services recipient may be the registered provider or another person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The terms are that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the services provider must secure that its relevant managers who are involved in the provision of services in connection with the management of social housing to which the agreement relates meet the qualification standard at all times;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the event that the services provider does not comply with the term set out in paragraph (a), the services provider will take such action to rectify the non-compliance as is reasonably required by the services recipient;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the services provider must comply with any reasonable request for information demonstrating whether or not the services provider is complying with the term in paragraph (a) that is made by the registered provider who provides the social housing to which the agreement relates or (if different) the services recipient.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A relevant manager of a services provider under a management services agreement “meets the qualification standard” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard is in force under section 194A which requires the registered provider who provides the social housing to which the agreement relates to take steps to secure that the manager has, or is working towards, a qualification or type of qualification in housing management, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the manager has or (as the case may be) is working towards such a qualification,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or if there is no standard in force under section 194A which imposes a requirement described in paragraph (a).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A term of a management services agreement is not binding on the services recipient to the extent it would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>exclude or restrict the liability of the services provider for breach of a term implied by this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prevent an obligation under a term implied by this section arising or limiting its extent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-manager">relevant manager</term>”, in relation to a services provider, has the same meaning as it has for the purposes of section 194A (see section 194A(5)).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In consequence of the amendment made by subsection (4), in section 192 of that Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d), omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (e) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>makes provision about terms to be implied into management services agreements (section 217A).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Standards relating to information and transparency</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After <ref href="#d25e3039">section 194B</ref> (inserted by <ref href="#section-21">section 21</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e3505"><num>194C</num><heading>Standards relating to information and transparency</heading><subsection eId="d25e3509"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator may set standards for registered providers in matters relating to the provision of information to their tenants of social housing and to the regulator, including standards requiring information to be published.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e3515"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Standards under subsection <ref href="#d25e3509">(1)</ref> may, in particular, require registered providers to comply with specified rules about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e3524"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision of information to their tenants of social housing concerning the accommodation, facilities or services provided in connection with social housing, including information concerning—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>their tenants’ rights in connection with those things, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>how to make complaints against registered providers,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>monitoring their compliance with standards under this section and sections 193, 194 and <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref> and informing the regulator if they have failed, or there is a risk they will fail, to meet any of those standards, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e3551"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the publication of information about—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the remuneration of their executives, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>their income, management costs and other expenditure.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e3515">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e3551">(c)</ref>, an “<term refersTo="#term-executive">executive</term>”, in relation to a registered provider, means an individual who is both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an officer or employee of the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>responsible for the management of the provider.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice), in subsection (2), for “193 or 194” substitute <quotedText>“193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), in subsection (2), for “193 or 194” substitute <quotedText>“193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 237 (grounds for award of compensation), in subsection (2), for “193 or 194” substitute <quotedText>“193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 247 (management tender), in subsection (1)(a), for “193 or 194” substitute <quotedText>“193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 251 (appointment of manager), in subsection (1)(a), for “193 or 194” substitute <quotedText>“193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Code of practice: standards relating to consumer matters</heading><intro><p>In section 195 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (code of practice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(a), omit “under section 194”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (2), omit “under that section”.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Direction by Secretary of State</heading><content><p><mod>In section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (direction by Secretary of State), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may direct the regulator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e3696"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to set a standard under <ref href="#d25e2877">section 194A</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e3705"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to set a standard under section <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref> which relates, in the Secretary of State’s opinion, to the matters in section <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref><ref href="#d25e3515">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e3524">(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the content of standards described in paragraph <ref href="#d25e3696">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e3705">(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to have regard to specified objectives when setting those standards.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Secretary of State’s duty to give direction about providing information to tenants</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must give a direction to the Regulator of Social Housing under section 197(2A) of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 about setting a standard under section <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref> of that Act (standards relating to information and transparency) for the purpose of securing that registered providers of social housing are required to provide their tenants of low cost rental accommodation with information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>their tenants’ rights in connection with the low cost rental accommodation and with facilities or services provided in connection with that accommodation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how their tenants can make a complaint against them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must give the direction before the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-low-cost-rental-accommodation" eId="term-low-cost-rental-accommodation">low cost rental accommodation</term>” means accommodation which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is low cost rental accommodation (as defined in section 69 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008) provided by a registered provider of social housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not low cost home ownership accommodation (as defined in section 70 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenant" eId="term-tenant">tenant</term>”, in relation to low cost rental accommodation, includes other occupiers.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Failure to meet standards: exercise of intervention powers</heading><content><p>Omit sections 198A and 198B of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.</p></content></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Performance monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 199 (and the heading immediately before it) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Performance information</heading><section eId="d25e3843"><num>198C</num><heading>Directions about performance information</heading><subsection eId="d25e3847"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator may give directions to registered providers requiring them to collect, process and publish information about their performance in relation to matters covered by standards under sections 193, 194, <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref> and <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Directions under subsection <ref href="#d25e3847">(1)</ref> may, in particular, specify or describe—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that must be collected,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period the information must cover,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the method of collecting, processing and presenting information,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the form in which information must be presented, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>what information must be published and when and the manner of publication.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make provision that applies generally or only to specified cases, circumstances or registered providers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different cases, circumstances or registered providers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulator must make arrangements for bringing a direction to the attention of every registered provider to which it applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulator may request that a registered provider send to the regulator—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any information collected by the registered provider pursuant to directions under subsection <ref href="#d25e3847">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an analysis of that information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an explanation of how the information was collected, processed or published.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(11C)</num><content><p>Case 13 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with directions or a request under section 198C.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7C)</num><content><p>Case 9 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with directions or a request under section 198C.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-monitoring-and-enforcement"><heading>Monitoring and enforcement</heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Surveys</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 199 (survey)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this section and in sections 199A to 200,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “of this section” substitute <quotedText>“of the section concerned”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (4) to (6);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Arrangements for a person other than a member of the regulator’s staff to carry out a survey may include provision about payments.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 199 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e4052"><num>199A</num><heading>Survey: power to enter without warrant</heading><subsection eId="d25e4056"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An authorised person may enter premises at any reasonable time, or times, to carry out a survey under section 199.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power in subsection <ref href="#d25e4056">(1)</ref> may only be exercised if an authorised person has given at least 48 hours’ notice of the first exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the premises are occupied, to the occupier (or any one of the occupiers).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirement to give notice may be waived—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of notice required by <ref href="#section-28-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-28-2-a">(a)</ref>, by the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of notice required by <ref href="#section-28-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-28-2-b">(b)</ref>, by the occupier (or any one of the occupiers) of the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Notice under <ref href="#section-28-2">subsection (2)</ref> may state that, if entry to the premises were to be refused, an authorised person would propose to apply for a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e4202">199B</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Notice required by <ref href="#section-28-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-28-2-b">(b)</ref> may be given by fixing it to some conspicuous part of the premises.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>An authorised person who under this section has entered, or who is seeking to enter, premises in order to carry out a survey must produce a copy of the authorisation mentioned in section 199(3) on request by an occupier.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4140"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An authorised person entering premises to carry out a survey may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be accompanied by such other persons, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take onto the premises such equipment or materials,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the authorised person thinks necessary for the purposes of carrying out the survey.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4160"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Equipment or materials taken onto premises by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e4140">(7)</ref> may be left in a place on the premises until the survey has been carried out provided that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials in that place does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials on the premises is necessary for the purposes of carrying out the survey and it is not possible to leave it or them in a place that does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Where the premises include common parts of a building, references in subsection <ref href="#d25e4160">(8)</ref> to the ability of an occupier to use the premises include the ability of an occupier of a dwelling that has use of the common parts to use those parts or the dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-common-parts">common parts</term>”, in relation to a building, includes the structure and exterior of that building and any common facilities provided (whether or not in the building) for persons who occupy the building.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e4202"><num>199B</num><heading>Survey: power to enter with warrant</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a justice of the peace is satisfied, on sworn information in writing by an authorised person, that entry to premises specified in the information is reasonably required to carry out a survey under section 199.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The justice may issue a warrant authorising the authorised person who is named in it to enter the premises to carry out the survey where the justice is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>entry to the premises has been sought under section <ref href="#d25e4052">199A</ref> but has been refused,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the premises are unoccupied or that the occupier is temporarily absent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there are reasonable grounds to believe that the authorised person will not be able to obtain entry to the premises without a warrant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section authorises the authorised person to enter the premises at any reasonable time, or times, using reasonable force if necessary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4245"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section authorises an authorised person entering premises to take onto the premises such equipment or materials as the authorised person thinks necessary for the purposes of carrying out the survey.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4251"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Equipment or materials taken onto premises by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e4245">(4)</ref> may be left in a place on the premises until the survey has been carried out provided that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials in that place does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials on the premises is necessary for the purposes of carrying out the survey and it is not possible to leave it or them in a place that does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the premises include common parts of a building (as defined in section <ref href="#d25e4052">199A</ref>), references in subsection <ref href="#d25e4251">(5)</ref> to the ability of an occupier to use the premises include the ability of an occupier of a dwelling that has use of the common parts to use those parts or the dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section may authorise persons (“accompanying persons”) to accompany the authorised person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Accompanying persons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>have the same powers as the authorised person in respect of execution of the warrant, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must exercise those powers only in the company, and under the supervision, of the authorised person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>An authorised person who has entered, or who is seeking to enter, premises under a warrant under this section must produce on request by any person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the warrant;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of the authorisation mentioned in section 199(3).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section continues in force until the survey is carried out.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>If the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, the authorised person who has entered the premises under a warrant under this section must leave the premises as effectively secured against trespassers as the authorised person found them.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 200 (survey: supplemental)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A registered provider, or an officer of a registered provider, commits an offence if the provider or officer obstructs an authorised person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section <ref href="#d25e4052">199A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section 199, where the authorised person has entered the premises to carry out the survey under the power in section <ref href="#d25e4052">199A</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person obstructs an authorised person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in exercising a power conferred by a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e4202">199B</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section 199, where the authorised person has entered the premises to carry out a survey under a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e4202">199B</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Inspection plan</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 201 (inspections) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e4445"><num>201A</num><heading>Inspection plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator must make a plan as regards—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the descriptions of registered provider that should be subject to regular inspection under section 201,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the intervals at which regular inspections should be carried out under that section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which registered providers should be subject to inspections under that section other than regular inspections.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The plan may make different provision for different cases, circumstances or areas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator must take appropriate steps to implement the plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>keep the plan under review,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when appropriate, revise or replace the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>publish the plan and any revised or replacement plan.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 215 (use of intervention powers), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In determining whether the regulator has complied with subsection (1) in relation to its power to arrange for inspections under section 201(1), a plan published under section <ref href="#d25e4445">201A</ref> may be taken into account.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Action after inspection</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 202 (inspections: supplemental), omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 203(12) (definition of “inspector”), after “this section” insert <quotedText>“and section 203A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After section 203 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>203A</num><heading>Action after inspection</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>After an inspection of a registered provider is carried out by an inspector under section 201, the inspector must produce—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a written summary of the inspector’s findings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a written report about any matters specified by the regulator.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The summary and any report must be in the form specified by the regulator.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator may specify matters, or the form of a summary or report, for the purposes of inspections generally or for the purposes of a particular inspection or description of inspection.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulator must give the registered provider a copy of the summary of the inspector’s findings.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulator must also give the registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the inspector’s report, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notice confirming that no matters were specified for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulator may publish—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all or part of the summary of the inspector’s findings,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>(where relevant) all or part of the inspector’s report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>related information.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Performance improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 218 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Performance improvement plans</heading><section eId="d25e4676"><num>218A</num><heading>Performance improvement plan notice</heading><subsection eId="d25e4680"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator may give a registered provider a notice (a “performance improvement plan notice”) if the regulator is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194, <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is a risk that, if no action is taken by the regulator or the registered provider, the registered provider will fail to meet a standard under section 193, 194, <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to comply with directions or a request under section <ref href="#d25e3843">198C</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the interests of the tenants of social housing of the registered provider require protection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the registered provider has given an undertaking under section 125 and failed to comply with it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4731"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A performance improvement plan notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify on which of the grounds mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e4680">(1)</ref> it is given,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify the issues which led the regulator to be satisfied of those grounds,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e4752"><num>(c)</num><content><p>require the registered provider to prepare and submit to the regulator a plan (a “performance improvement plan”) setting out the action the provider will take to address the issues identified,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e4758"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specify the date by which the performance improvement plan must be submitted to the regulator,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e4764"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require the registered provider to publish a performance improvement plan if it is approved by the regulator and specify the manner of such publication, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>explain the effect of subsections <ref href="#d25e4788">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e4794">(4)</ref> and sections <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref> to <ref href="#d25e4934">218D</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4788"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator may withdraw a performance improvement plan notice by notice to the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4794"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a registered provider fails to comply with a performance improvement plan notice the regulator must consider exercising another power under this Chapter or Chapter 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e4803"><num>218B</num><heading>Performance improvement plans</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approve a performance improvement plan submitted in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e4676">218A</ref><ref href="#d25e4731">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e4752">(c)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e4758">(d)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reject it, giving reasons for doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4835"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A registered provider must implement in full a performance improvement plan that has been approved by the regulator.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a performance improvement plan is rejected, the registered provider will be taken to have failed to comply with the performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4847"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a tenant of social housing of a registered provider makes a written request to the provider for a copy of the provider’s performance improvement plan which has been approved by the regulator, the registered provider must provide the tenant with a copy as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>218C</num><heading>Cancellation of performance improvement plan</heading><subsection eId="d25e4860"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulator may, by notice to a registered provider, cancel a performance improvement plan which it has approved.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4860">(1)</ref> must specify the date (the “cancellation date”) on which the cancellation takes effect (which may be a date before the notice is given).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a performance improvement plan is cancelled in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e4860">(1)</ref> the duties mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e4890">(4)</ref> cease to apply (or are treated as having ceased to apply) from the cancellation date.</p><p>But this does not affect any action taken (or being taken) by the regulator in relation to a breach of such a duty before the cancellation date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e4890"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duties are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the duty to publish a performance improvement plan which has been approved (see section <ref href="#d25e4676">218A</ref><ref href="#d25e4731">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e4764">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4835">(2)</ref> (duty to implement a plan);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4847">(4)</ref> (duty to provide copy of plan).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e4934"><num>218D</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A registered provider may appeal to the High Court against a decision of the regulator to give the provider a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement to prepare and submit a performance improvement plan is suspended during the appeal period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the performance improvement plan notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But where a performance improvement plan has been approved under section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref> an appeal under this section does not suspend—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the duty to publish a performance improvement plan which has been approved (see section <ref href="#d25e4676">218A</ref><ref href="#d25e4731">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e4764">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4835">(2)</ref> (duty to implement a plan);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4847">(4)</ref> (duty to provide copy of plan).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice), before subsection (12) (but after the subsection (11C) inserted by section <ref href="#section-27">27</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(11D)</num><content><p>Case 14 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11E)</num><content><p>Case 15 is where the registered provider has a performance improvement plan which has been approved by the regulator and has failed to implement it in full.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of a penalty), before subsection (8) (but after the subsection (7C) inserted by section <ref href="#section-27">27</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7D)</num><content><p>Case 10 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7E)</num><content><p>Case 11 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4847">(4)</ref> (duty to provide copy of performance improvement plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 237 (grounds for award of compensation) at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Case 4 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Case 5 is where the registered provider has failed to comply with the duty in section <ref href="#d25e4803">218B</ref><ref href="#d25e4847">(4)</ref> (duty to provide copy of performance improvement plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 247 (management tender), in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a registered provider has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 251 (appointment of manager), in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a registered provider has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 252A (appointment of advisers to local authority), in subsection (2), at the end of paragraph (e) (inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref> of Schedule <ref href="#schedule-3">3</ref>) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>that the authority has failed to comply with a performance improvement plan notice.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Emergency remedial action</heading><content><p><mod>After section 225 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Emergency remedial action</heading><section><num>225A</num><heading>Overview</heading><content><p>This group of sections gives the regulator power to authorise persons to enter premises to take specified action to remedy specified failures on the part of registered providers.</p></content></section><section eId="d25e5177"><num>225B</num><heading>Power to take emergency remedial action</heading><subsection eId="d25e5181"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e5193">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e5217">(4)</ref> are met, the regulator may arrange for an authorised person to take emergency remedial action in respect of premises.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5193"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Condition 1 is that a survey of the condition of the premises has been carried out under section 199.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5199"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Condition 2 is that the regulator is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e5205"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to maintain the premises in accordance with standards under section 193, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5211"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that failure has caused an imminent risk of serious harm to the health or safety of the occupiers of those or other premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5217"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Condition 3 is that the registered provider has failed to comply with an enforcement notice requiring it to take action to address the failure mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e5199">(3)</ref><ref href="#d25e5205">(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section and in sections <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref> to <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-emergency-remedial-action">emergency remedial action</term>”, in relation to premises, is carrying out such works to the premises as the authorised person considers immediately necessary to remove the imminent risk of serious harm mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e5199">(3)</ref><ref href="#d25e5211">(b)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5248"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and in sections <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref> to <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-authorised-person">authorised person</term>” means a member of the regulator’s staff, or another person, authorised in writing by the regulator for the purposes of the section concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Arrangements for a person other than a member of the regulator’s staff to take emergency remedial action may include provision about payments.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e5272"><num>225C</num><heading>Emergency remedial action: power to enter without warrant</heading><subsection eId="d25e5276"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An authorised person may enter premises at any reasonable time, or times, to take emergency remedial action.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5282"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power in subsection <ref href="#d25e5276">(1)</ref> may only be exercised if an authorised person has given a pre-entry notice to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e5291"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the premises are occupied, the occupier (or any one of the occupiers),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5297"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the premises include common parts of a building and there are occupied dwellings in the building that have use of those common parts, the occupier (or any one of the occupiers) of each of those dwellings,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5303"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider whose failure to maintain the premises has caused the imminent risk of serious harm, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5309"><num>(d)</num><content><p>each person registered in the register kept under section 1 of the Land Registration Act 2002 as the proprietor of a registered estate (within the meaning of that Act) in the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A pre-entry notice required by subsection <ref href="#d25e5282">(2)</ref> need only be given once in respect of emergency remedial action in relation to premises, even if an authorised person enters the premises on more than one occasion in order to take the emergency remedial action.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “pre-entry notice” is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifies the premises to be entered;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identifies the failure to maintain the premises which has caused the imminent risk of serious harm;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>states that a person authorised by the regulator intends to enter the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specifies the date (or the first date) that the authorised person proposes to enter the premises to take emergency remedial action;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>specifies the power under this section as the power under which the authorised person intends to enter the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>explains the effect of section <ref href="#d25e5885">225H</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A pre-entry notice may state that, if entry to the premises were to be refused, an authorised person would propose to apply for a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e5555">225E</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5378"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An authorised person may not enter premises in reliance on a pre-entry notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the date (or the first date) specified in the notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within 24 hours of giving the notice, </p></content></level><wrapUp><p>except where the relevant person in respect of the notice consents.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e5378">(6)</ref>, “the relevant person” in respect of the pre-entry notice means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a pre-entry notice required by <ref href="#d25e5282">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#d25e5291">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e5297">(b)</ref>, the occupier (or any one of the occupiers) of the premises or dwelling;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a pre-entry notice required by <ref href="#d25e5282">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#d25e5303">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e5309">(d)</ref>, the person (or each person) to whom a pre-entry notice is required to be given.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-common-parts">common parts</term>”, in relation to a building, includes the structure and exterior of that building and any common facilities provided (whether or not in the building) for persons who occupy the building.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e5450"><num>225D</num><heading>Power under section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A pre-entry notice required by section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref><ref href="#d25e5282">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e5291">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e5297">(b)</ref> may be given by fixing it to some conspicuous part of the premises.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A pre-entry notice required by section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref><ref href="#d25e5282">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e5309">(d)</ref> may be given by sending it to an address supplied for the purpose of service of notice under the Land Registration Act 2002 (see paragraph 5 of Schedule 10 to that Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An authorised person who under section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref> has entered, or who is seeking to enter, premises to take emergency remedial action must produce a copy of the authorisation mentioned in <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref><ref href="#d25e5248">(6)</ref> on request by an occupier.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5497"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An authorised person entering premises to take emergency remedial action may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be accompanied by such other persons, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5509"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take onto the premises such equipment or materials,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the authorised person thinks necessary for the purposes of taking the emergency remedial action.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5517"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Equipment or materials taken onto premises by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e5497">(4)</ref><ref href="#d25e5509">(b)</ref> may be left in a place on the premises until the emergency remedial action has been taken provided that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials in that place does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials on the premises is necessary for the purposes of taking the emergency remedial action and it is not possible to leave it or them in a place that does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the premises include common parts of a building (as defined in section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref>), references in subsection <ref href="#d25e5517">(5)</ref> to the ability of an occupier to use the premises include the ability of an occupier of a dwelling that has use of the common parts to use those parts or the dwelling.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e5555"><num>225E</num><heading>Emergency remedial action: power to enter with warrant</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a justice of the peace is satisfied, on sworn information in writing by an authorised person, that entry to premises specified in the information is reasonably required to take emergency remedial action under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5568"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The justice may issue a warrant authorising the authorised person who is named in it to enter the premises to take emergency remedial action where the justice is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>entry to the premises has been sought under section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref> but has been refused,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5583"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the premises are unoccupied or that the occupier is temporarily absent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5589"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there are reasonable grounds to believe that the authorised person will not be able to obtain entry to the premises without a warrant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section authorises the authorised person to enter the premises at any reasonable time, or times, using reasonable force if necessary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5601"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section authorises an authorised person entering premises to take onto the premises such equipment or materials as the authorised person thinks necessary for the purposes of taking the emergency remedial action.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5607"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Equipment or materials taken onto premises by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e5601">(4)</ref> may be left in a place on the premises until the emergency remedial action has been taken provided that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials in that place does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving the equipment or the materials on the premises is necessary for the purposes of taking the emergency remedial action and it is not possible to leave it or them in a place that does not significantly impair the ability of an occupier to use the premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the premises include common parts of a building (as defined in section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref>), references in subsection <ref href="#d25e5607">(5)</ref> to the ability of an occupier to use the premises include the ability of an occupier of a dwelling that has use of the common parts to use those parts or the dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section may authorise persons (“accompanying persons”) to accompany the authorised person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Accompanying persons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>have the same powers as the authorised person in respect of execution of the warrant, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must exercise those powers only in the company, and under the supervision, of the authorised person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>An authorised person who has entered, or who is seeking to enter, premises under a warrant under this section must produce on request by any person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the warrant;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of the authorisation mentioned in <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref><ref href="#d25e5248">(6)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>A warrant under this section continues in force until the emergency remedial action has been taken.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>If the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, the authorised person who has entered the premises under a warrant under this section must leave the premises as effectively secured against trespassers as the authorised person found them.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>225F</num><heading>Offences</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A registered provider, or an officer of a registered provider, commits an offence if the provider or officer obstructs an authorised person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref> or <ref href="#d25e5450">225D</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref>, where the authorised person has entered the premises to take emergency remedial action under the power in section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person obstructs an authorised person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in exercising a power conferred by a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e5555">225E</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in exercising a power under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref>, where the authorised person has entered the premises to take emergency remedial action under a warrant under section <ref href="#d25e5555">225E</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought only by or with the consent of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulator, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e5790"><num>225G</num><heading>Reclaiming expenses</heading><subsection eId="d25e5794"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the regulator makes arrangements under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref>, the regulator may by notice require the registered provider concerned to pay to the regulator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e5803"><num>(a)</num><content><p>such relevant expenses as are specified in the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5809"><num>(b)</num><content><p>interest on those expenses (see subsection <ref href="#d25e5873">(4)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“Relevant expenses” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e5824"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>expenses reasonably incurred by the regulator—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in deciding whether to make arrangements under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in making those arrangements;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e5845"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>in the authorised person taking emergency remedial action;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any costs reasonably incurred by the regulator related to the action in paragraph <ref href="#d25e5824">(a)</ref><ref href="#d25e5845">(iii)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5862"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sums mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5803">(a)</ref> are payable at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5873"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Interest may be charged on any sums not paid by the end of the period mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e5862">(3)</ref> at such reasonable rate as the regulator may determine.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e5885"><num>225H</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection eId="d25e5889"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A registered provider may appeal to the High Court against—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e5895"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a decision of the regulator to make arrangements under section <ref href="#d25e5177">225B</ref><ref href="#d25e5181">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e5906"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a decision of the regulator to give a notice under section <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref><ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An appeal under subsection <ref href="#d25e5889">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5895">(a)</ref> must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with the day on which the registered provider is given the pre-entry notice under section <ref href="#d25e5272">225C</ref><ref href="#d25e5282">(2)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the day on which the premises were first entered under a warrant obtained under section <ref href="#d25e5555">225E</ref> on the grounds in subsection <ref href="#d25e5568">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e5583">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e5589">(c)</ref> of that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An appeal under subsection <ref href="#d25e5889">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5906">(b)</ref> must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the notice under section <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref><ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>No question may be raised on an appeal under subsection <ref href="#d25e5889">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5906">(b)</ref> which might have been raised on an appeal under subsection <ref href="#d25e5889">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5895">(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where an appeal under subsection <ref href="#d25e5889">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5906">(b)</ref> is brought—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the requirement to pay the sums described in section <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref><ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5803">(a)</ref> is suspended during the period beginning with the day on which the notice under section <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref><ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref> is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no interest is payable by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e5790">225G</ref><ref href="#d25e5794">(1)</ref><ref href="#d25e5809">(b)</ref> in respect of that period.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Extension of powers to charities who have not received public assistance</heading><intro><p>In the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 209(1) (inquiries);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 256(7) (orders restricting dealings during inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 257(5) (orders restricting dealings following inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 259(5) (orders suspending officers etc during inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 260(4) (orders removing or suspending officers etc following inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 267(2) (orders removing officers);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 269(6)(a), including the final “<term refersTo="#term-and" eId="term-and">and</term>” (orders appointing new officers).</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Notification of Charity Commission of exercise of enforcement powers</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 256 (restrictions on dealings during inquiry), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>If the registered provider is a registered charity, the regulator must notify the Charity Commission if it makes an order under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 257 (restrictions on dealings following inquiry), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>If the registered provider is a registered charity, the regulator must notify the Charity Commission if it makes an order under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 267 (supplemental provision about removal of officers), after subsection (1A) (inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-17">17</ref> of Schedule <ref href="#schedule-4">4</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The regulator must notify the Charity Commission if it makes an order removing an officer of a registered charity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 269 (appointment of new officers), in subsection (6)(b), for “consulted the Charity Commission” substitute <quotedText>“notified the Charity Commission of its intention to do so”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Exercise of powers: land with a Crown or Duchy interest</heading><content><p><mod>Before section 277 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (but after the heading before that section) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>276A</num><heading>Exercise of powers: land with a Crown or Duchy interest</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers in Chapters 6 and 7 are exercisable in relation to premises which are on land in which there is a Crown interest or a Duchy interest.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-crown-interest">Crown interest</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an interest belonging to His Majesty in right of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for His Majesty for the purposes of a government department.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-duchy-interest">Duchy interest</term>” means an interest belonging to His Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster or belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Regulatory and enforcement powers: further amendments</heading><content><p>Schedule <ref href="#schedule-3">3</ref> makes further amendments to the regulatory and enforcement powers of the Regulator of Social Housing.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-social-housing"><heading>Social housing</heading><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Leaving the social housing stock: end of lease</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 74 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (leaving the social housing stock: ending of lease)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “expired” substitute <quotedText>“ending of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “expires” substitute <quotedText>“determines (whether by effluxion of time or in any other way)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But subsection (1) does not apply if, immediately before the leasehold interest determines, the lessor was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an associate or subsidiary of the provider, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amendments in subsection (1) apply in relation to leases granted on or after 10 June 2022.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-meaning-of-subsidiary"><heading>Meaning of “subsidiary”</heading><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Meaning of “subsidiary”</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 271 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (meaning of subsidiary and associate), for subsections (1) to (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-a">A</term>”) is a subsidiary of another person (“<term refersTo="#term-b">B</term>”) if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A is a subsidiary undertaking in relation to B for the purposes of the Companies Acts (see section 1162 of, and Schedule 7 to, the Companies Act 2006), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A would be a subsidiary undertaking in relation to B for those purposes if “undertaking” were defined for those purposes to mean any person.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of section 74 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, the amendment in subsection (1) applies in relation to leases granted on or after 10 June 2022.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-appeals"><heading>Appeals</heading><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Appeals</heading><content><p>Schedule <ref href="#schedule-4">4</ref> makes provision about appeals under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-housing-ombudsman"><heading>Housing ombudsman</heading><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Housing ombudsman scheme</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1996 (social rented sector: housing complaints) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2, in sub-paragraph (1), after item 11 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11A</num><content><p>A power of the housing ombudsman to issue a code of practice about the procedures members of the scheme should have in place for considering complaints against them.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11B</num><intro><p>A duty of the housing ombudsman to consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>members of the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>individuals who may make complaints under the scheme,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>before issuing, revising or replacing any such code.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11C</num><content><p>A duty of the housing ombudsman to monitor compliance with a code of practice described in item 11A that it has issued.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2, in sub-paragraph (1), in item 15, for “expenses of the scheme” substitute <quotedText>“costs of the person administering the scheme and the scheme’s housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 7, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e6445">(2B)</ref> applies where during an investigation of a complaint against a member of the scheme, a housing ombudsman identifies that the member’s policies or practices in relation to a matter may give rise to further complaints about that matter.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e6445"><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The housing ombudsman may, in the ombudsman’s determination of the complaint, order the member to review their policy or practice on that matter.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 11—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1ZA)</num><content><p>The amount of a subscription payable by a member may be calculated by reference to costs incurred, or likely to be incurred, by the person administering the scheme and the scheme’s housing ombudsman in carrying out any of their functions, including costs unconnected with the member and costs unconnected with the operation of the scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1B), for “expenses”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“costs”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph (1C)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “expenses”, in the first place it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“costs”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “expenses of the scheme” substitute <quotedText>“costs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Power of housing ombudsman to issue guidance to scheme members</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the italic heading before section 51, for “complaints” substitute <quotedText>“ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 51 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>51ZA</num><heading>Power of housing ombudsman to issue guidance to scheme members</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a scheme is approved by the Secretary of State under Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The housing ombudsman may issue to the members of the scheme guidance as to good practice in the carrying on of housing activities covered by the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before issuing, revising or replacing guidance under this section, the housing ombudsman must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>members of the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>individuals who may make complaints under the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the housing ombudsman issues, revises or replaces guidance under this section, the housing ombudsman must publish the guidance, the revised guidance or (as the case may be) the replacement guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an individual makes a complaint against a member of the scheme,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the complaint is made under the scheme or the conditions in subsection (6) are met in relation to the complaint, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it appears to the housing ombudsman that the complaint relates to a matter to which guidance issued by the ombudsman under this section relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The conditions referred to in subsection (5)(b) are that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the complaint is made to the member of the scheme,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the complaint is one that the individual could subsequently make under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the individual has notified the ombudsman about the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The housing ombudsman may order the member of the scheme to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>assess whether the member’s policies and practices in relation to the matter mentioned in subsection (5)(c) are consistent with the guidance issued by the ombudsman under this section in relation to that matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within a period specified in the order, submit to the ombudsman a written statement of the results of the assessment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>If a member of the scheme fails to comply with an order under subsection (7) within the period specified in the order, the housing ombudsman may order the member to publish in such manner as the ombudsman sees fit a statement that the member has failed to comply with the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>If a member of the scheme fails to comply with an order under subsection (8), the housing ombudsman may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take such steps as the ombudsman considers appropriate to publish what the member ought to have published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>recover from the member the costs of doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-the-housing-ombudsman">the housing ombudsman</term>” means the housing ombudsman appointed in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-social-housing-leases-remedying-hazards"><heading>Social housing leases: remedying hazards</heading><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Social housing leases: remedying hazards</heading><content><p><mod>After section 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Implied term as to remedying of hazards</heading><section><num>10A</num><heading>Remedying of hazards occurring in dwellings let on relevant social housing leases</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a lease of a dwelling if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the dwelling is in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the lease is a relevant social housing lease, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>section 9A—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>applies to the lease (see section 9B), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would apply to the lease if the provision in section 9B(3) did not exist.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>There is implied in the lease a covenant by the lessor that the lessor will comply with all prescribed requirements that are applicable to that lease.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must make regulations which require the lessor under a lease to which this section applies to take action, in relation to prescribed hazards which affect or may affect the leased dwelling, within the period or periods specified in the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (3) are enforceable against lessors only through actions for breach of the covenant that is implied by subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In any proceedings for a breach of the covenant that is implied by subsection (2), it is a defence for the lessor to prove that the lessor used all reasonable endeavours to avoid that breach.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section a lease is a “relevant social housing lease” at any time when—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the lessor under the lease is a registered provider of social housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the dwelling leased under the lease—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is social housing, but</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is not low cost home ownership accommodation.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section and section 10B—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-lease">lease</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-lessor">lessor</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-lessee">lessee</term>” have the same meanings as in section 9A (see section 9A(9));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-low-cost-home-ownership-accommodation">low cost home ownership accommodation</term>” has the meaning given in section 70 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-hazard">prescribed hazard</term>” has the same meaning as in section 10 (see section 10(2) and (3));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-requirement">prescribed requirement</term>” means a requirement prescribed in regulations under subsection (3);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-social-housing">social housing</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (see sections 68 and 72 of that Act).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>10B</num><heading>Regulations section 10A: supplementary provision</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 10A(3) may apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>leases granted before the day when <ref href="#section-42">section 42</ref> of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 came into force;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prescribed hazards which began before that day;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only some descriptions of prescribed hazards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 10A(3) may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify a period that is not of a specific duration (for example a reasonable or appropriate period, including a period decided by the lessor or another person);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify two (or more) periods in relation to particular action.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 10A(3) may (in particular)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the lessor to take particular action, or action that is intended to produce a particular outcome, in relation to a prescribed hazard;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>require the lessor to take action in relation to a prescribed hazard that is not of itself intended to remedy the hazard, for example by requiring the lessor—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to investigate whether or how a prescribed hazard is affecting the leased dwelling, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to secure that the lessee and any other members of the lessee’s household are provided with alternative accommodation at no cost to them;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>require the lessor to take action in relation to a prescribed hazard only—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in particular circumstances, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if particular conditions are met;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>provide that the lessor is not required to take action in relation to a prescribed hazard—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in particular circumstances, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if particular conditions are met.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for section 10A not to apply to particular descriptions of leases;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision, in relation to the covenant that is implied by section 10A(2), which corresponds to any provision made by section 9A(4) to (8).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under section 10A or this section includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The power to make transitional or saving provision may (in particular) be used to make provision about situations where the covenant in section 10A(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>begins to be implied in a lease after its grant because it becomes a relevant social housing lease;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ceases to be implied in a lease because it ceases to be a relevant social housing lease (including provision to save the lessor’s liability for any breach of the covenant occurring before it ceases to be implied).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 10A or this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 10A or this section may not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-general"><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><content><p>Schedule <ref href="#schedule-5">5</ref> contains minor and consequential amendments.</p></content></section><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Power to make consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>later in the same session of Parliament as this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are to be made by statutory instrument;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may include different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by an Act may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections <ref href="#section-45-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-45-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-45-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#section-44">44</ref>, this section and sections <ref href="#section-46">46</ref> and <ref href="#section-47">47</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-45-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following come into force on the day this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section <ref href="#section-11">11</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections <ref href="#section-44">44</ref> and <ref href="#section-45">45</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section <ref href="#section-47">47</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections <ref href="#section-25">25</ref>, <ref href="#section-40">40</ref> and <ref href="#section-41">41</ref> come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-4">(4)</ref> includes power to make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules"><heading>Schedules</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>Schedule 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-13">13</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Limited liability partnerships</heading><part eId="schedule-1-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Amendments of the Housing and Planning Act 2016</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Extension of housing administration regime</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 95 (housing administration orders), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a)(i) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ia)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 100 (powers of court: meaning of “relevant officer”), in subsection (7), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>in relation to a limited liability partnership, means a member of the partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Restrictions on insolvency procedures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 102 (power to make regulations applying etc insolvency legislation), in subsections (2) and (3), after “relation to” insert <quotedText>“a limited liability partnership,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (1)(a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 105 (voluntary winding up), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 106 (ordinary administration orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 107 (administrator appointments by creditors)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 116 (interpretation of Chapter 5 of Part 2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “the court”, after “company”, in each place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>in relation to a limited liability partnership, are to that provision as it applies to limited liability partnerships otherwise than by virtue of regulations under section 102 (if at all),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-1-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Amendments of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11">11</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-20">20</ref>.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notice of registration or de-registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (notice), in subsection (1)(c), after “charity)” insert <quotedText>“or a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Accounts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 129 (companies exempt from audit) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(a), after “charity” insert <quotedText>“or is a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “directors of the company” insert <quotedText>“or members of the limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “company’s”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “which the company” substitute <quotedText>“which the registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “has the same meaning as in” substitute <quotedText>“means accounts prepared in accordance with”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 130 (exempt companies: accountant’s report) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “company’s” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3)(b), for “company” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (6) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section and sections 131 and 132—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-firm">firm</term>” means any entity, whether or not a legal person, that is not an individual and includes a body corporate, a corporation sole and a partnership or other unincorporated association;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-body-corporate">body corporate</term>” includes a body incorporated outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 131 (exempt companies: reporting accountant)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “company”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 132 (application of Companies Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “company” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “company’s” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)(e)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “454(4)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“454”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “provision” to the end substitute <quotedText>“section (revised accounts and reports),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 133 (exempt companies: extraordinary audit)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsections (1), (2) and (4), for “company”, in each place, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In section 141 (offences), in subsection (6), omit the words from “not” to the end.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Moratorium on disposal of land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In section 154 (implementation of regulator’s proposals), in subsection (2), after paragraph (aa) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ab)</num><content><p>in the case of a limited liability partnership, its members,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Arrangements and reconstructions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 160 (arrangements and reconstructions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “company” insert <quotedText>“and limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “company” insert <quotedText>“or a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “officer”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 270 (meaning of “officer” of a private registered provider), in the Table, after the entry relating to “Registered company” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Limited liability partnership</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A member of the limited liability partnership</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>Schedule 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-14">14</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments to restrictions on insolvency procedures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7709"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (2) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7721"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7727"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the petition was presented, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7733"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the petition.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7760">(2C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7721">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7727">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7733">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7709">(2A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7760"><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the petitioner, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 105 (voluntary winding up), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7773"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (4) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7785"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7791"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the application was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7797"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7824">(4C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7785">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7791">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7797">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7773">(4A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7824"><num>(4C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the registered provider, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (ordinary administration orders), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7837"><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (3) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7849"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person who made the ordinary administration application,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7855"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the application was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7861"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7888">(3C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (3) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7849">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7855">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7861">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7837">(3A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7888"><num>(3C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person who made the ordinary administration application, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (3)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 107 (appointment of administrator)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “creditors” insert <quotedText>“etc”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(a)(i) omit the words from “, accompanied” to “1986”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7922"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (4) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7934"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person making the appointment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7940"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the appointment was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7946"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain copies of every document in relation to the appointment that is filed or lodged with the court in accordance with paragraph 18 or 29 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7973">(4C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7934">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7940">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7946">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7922">(4A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7973"><num>(4C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person making the appointment, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (5) omit “(and a copy of the accompanying documents)”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 108 (enforcement of security)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), omit the words from “that” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8006"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (2) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8018"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person intending to enforce the security.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e8039">(2C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirement of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8018">(b)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e8006">(2A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8039"><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person intending to enforce the security, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In the case of a registered provider that is a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 which is not a body corporate, the reference to the property of the registered provider is to the property held on the trusts of the charity (and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-trusts">trusts</term>” has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011, see section 353 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>Schedule 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulatory and enforcement powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>In section 201 (inspections) omit subsections (2) and (2A).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 206 (inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator may hold an inquiry into the affairs of a registered provider if the regulator suspects that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider may have been mismanaged,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a risk that, if no action is taken by the regulator or the registered provider, the registered provider will fail to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4)(a), for “, employees or consultants” substitute <quotedText>“or employees”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (5).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 226 (overview of provisions on penalties) omit “private”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), in subsection (1), omit “private”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 229 (amount of penalty)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “penalty” insert <quotedText>“that may be”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in that subsection, for “may not exceed £5,000” substitute <quotedText>“is unlimited”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>In section 251 (appointment of manager of a private registered provider), in subsection (2), in both places, omit “an individual as”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 252 (supplementary provisions about appointment of manager)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider may make representations to the regulator about the notice within the period of 5 days beginning with the day on which the provider receives the notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Unless the registered provider consents, the regulator may not take action under section 251(2) before the expiry of the period within which the provider may make representations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 252A (appointment of advisers to local authorities), in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “thinks” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (d) (inserted by section <ref href="#section-10">10</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 253 (transfer of land by private registered provider), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In section 255 (amalgamation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 256 (restrictions on dealings during inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p><mod>In section 257 (restrictions on dealings following inquiry), in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText>“that—</quotedText></mod></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.”</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “either” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Case 3 applies if the regulator is satisfied that an officer, employee or agent of the registered provider is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulator may by order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where Case 1 or Case 2 applies, suspend any officer, employee or agent of the registered provider who it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where Case 3 applies, suspend the officer, employee or agent who it thinks is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for the words from “who” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">who—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it thinks obstructed, or failed to co-operate with, the inquiry under section 206.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In section 266 (removal of officers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Case 8 applies to a person who is obstructing the regulator, or failing to co-operate with the regulator, in the performance of the regulator’s functions under this Part.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 269 (appointment of new officers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1)(b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered provider which is a registered charity, registered society or registered company, if none of the officers is a board member,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>if the regulator is satisfied that the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)(ba), “<term refersTo="#term-board-member">board member</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered charity which is not a registered company, a charity trustee within the meaning given by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered society, a member of its committee within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered company, a director within the meaning given by section 250 of the Companies Act 2006.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>leave out “on expiry”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “appointment” insert <quotedText>“(on any number of occasions)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3444">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 269B (response to censure notice), in subsection (2)(c), after “mismanaged” insert <quotedText>“or it has failed to meet the standard (as the case may be).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>Schedule 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-39">39</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 115 (profit-making and non-profit organisations), in subsection (9), at the end insert <quotedText>“and notify the body it has done so.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 116 (voluntary registration), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The regulator must notify a body of the outcome of its application.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 118 (compulsory de-registration) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Before acting under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b) the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>give the private registered provider a notice—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>warning the provider that the regulator is considering action under the provision concerned, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>specifying a period (which must be at least 14 days beginning with the day the provider receives the notice) within which the provider may make representations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider any representations made during that period.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator must notify a private registered provider of a decision to remove it from the register under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 121 (registration decisions: appeals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “it” insert <quotedText>“under section 118(1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in that paragraph, omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to designate it as a non-profit organisation or as a profit-making organisation (as the case may be), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to change its registered designation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8917"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the body is notified of the decision it is appealing.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “while an appeal is pending” substitute <quotedText>“during the appeal period”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8939"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which notice of the decision appealed against is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e8917">(1A)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e8939">(2A)</ref> do not apply to a decision of the regulator to de-register a body under section 118(1)(c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 223 (enforcement notice: appeal)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the enforcement notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 235 (penalty notice: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the penalty notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement to pay the penalty is suspended during the appeal period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 234(2) may not authorise the regulator to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charge interest in respect of the appeal period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>impose additional penalties during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the penalty notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 245 (compensation notice: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the compensation notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement to pay the compensation is suspended during the appeal period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 244(2) may not authorise the regulator to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>award interest in respect of the appeal period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>award additional compensation during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the compensation notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 247 (management tender), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 248 (management tender: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 247(2).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 250 (management transfer: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 249(2).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p><mod>In section 251 (appointment of manager), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice to the registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In section 252 (appointment of manager: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulator notifies the registered provider of an appointment made under section 251(2)(a) (in the case of an appeal against an appointment), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 251(2)(b) (in the case of an appeal against a requirement).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry), after subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person suspended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed or suspended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 267 (removal of officers: supplemental), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 268 (removal or suspension of officer etc: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider concerned is notified of the removal or suspension.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>Schedule 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-43">43</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Housing and Regeneration Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-46">46</ref>.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>In section 60 (structural overview) omit subsection (4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>In section 74A (leaving the social housing stock: private providers), in subsection (1), in both places, omit “of social housing”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 79 (English bodies), omit subsections (2) to (5).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>In section 92K (fundamental objectives), in subsections (2)(a) and (3)(d), omit “of social housing”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 96 (evidence), in paragraph (d), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 112 (eligibility for voluntary registration)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A body is eligible for registration if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is an English body, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it satisfies the following conditions.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (5).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Omit section 113.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 114 (registration of local authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “require” insert <quotedText>“or permit”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (a) insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), omit “(1) or”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In section 114A (local authorities: duty to notify), in subsection (1) omit “in England”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 122 (payments to members etc), in subsection (6), for “registered company or registered society” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>In section 135 (charity accounts), in subsection (1), omit “non-profit”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 153 (moratorium: process for proposals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2)(a) omit “and its officers”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (6)(a) omit “and its officers”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>Before section 169A (but after the heading before that section) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>169ZA</num><heading>Application of rules about notification of constitutional changes</heading><content><p>This group of sections does not apply to local authorities.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 169D (directions about notifications)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “169C”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“169CD”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(a), omit “private”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 192 (overview of Chapter 6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “to 198B” substitute <quotedText>“to 198”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “to 210” substitute <quotedText>“to 210A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “about the submission of information and opinions relating to registered providers and”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In section 193 (standards relating to consumer matters)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “extent” insert <quotedText>“, safety, energy efficiency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(f), for “and informing tenants” substitute <quotedText>“tenants and providing them with information in connection with such consultation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after paragraph (h) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ha)</num><content><p>policies and procedures in connection with behaviour which amounts to domestic abuse within the meaning of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (see section 1 of that Act),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>In section 194 (standards relating to economic matters), omit subsection (3).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>In section 197 (direction by Secretary of State), in subsection (2)(a), after “quality” insert <quotedText>“, safety or energy efficiency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 198 (supplemental provisions about standards), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In setting standards the regulator must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 203(3) (inspector’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute <quotedText>“107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 208(4) (inquirer’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute <quotedText>“107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 215 (guidance about use of intervention powers) omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsection (1)(a) (including the final “and”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (2);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>subsection (2A).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>In section 216 (consultation), in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“of social housing”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><intro><p>In section 217 (accreditation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4)(b), after “193” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e2818">194A</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (6), after “193” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e2818">194A</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 218 (exercise of enforcement powers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “Subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“This section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>whether the failure or other problem is serious or trivial.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsections (3) and (4).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><intro><p>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2) omit “applicable to it”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (11), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (11A).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of a penalty), omit subsection (7A).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content><p>In section 237 (grounds for award of compensation), omit subsection (4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p><mod>In section 239 (housing ombudsman compensation), in subsection (1), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p><mod>In section 242 (warning before giving compensation notice), in subsection (2), for “person appointed by virtue of section 124 as the ombudsman” substitute <quotedText>“housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><intro><p>In section 247 (grounds for requiring management tender), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “applicable to it”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><content><p>In section 251 (grounds for appointing manager), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p><mod>In section 256 (restrictions on dealings during an inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><content><p>In section 258 (restrictions on dealings: supplemental), in subsection (3), omit the words from “not” to the end.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In the heading immediately before section 259, omit “non-profit”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 259 (suspension during inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>In section 264 (offence of acting as an officer while disqualified), in subsection (2)(a), omit “not exceeding the statutory maximum”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p><mod>In section 269 (appointment of new officers), in subsection (1)(c), for “thinks” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p><mod>In section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><content><p>Omit section 274 (definition of charities that have “received public assistance”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p><mod>In section 275 (general), for the definition of “local authority” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the council of a county in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><intro><p>In section 276 (index of defined terms)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod> after the entry for “The HCA” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">health and safety lead</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section <ref href="#d25e953">126A</ref><ref href="#d25e963">(2)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">health and safety requirement</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section <ref href="#d25e1151">126B</ref><ref href="#d25e1203">(2)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the entry relating to “penalty notice” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Performance improvement plan</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section <ref href="#d25e4597">218A</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Performance improvement plan notice</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section <ref href="#d25e4597">218A</ref></p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the entry relating to “received public assistance (charities)”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><content><p><mod>After section 276A (inserted by section <ref href="#section-35">35</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>276B</num><heading>Data protection</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a duty or power to process information where the duty or power is imposed or conferred by or by virtue of any provision of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A duty or power to which this section applies does not operate to require or authorise the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but the duty or power is to be taken into account in determining whether the processing would contravene that legislation).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p>In section 278A (power to nominate bodies for consultation purposes), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (b).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 320 (orders and regulations), in subsection (7)(a), for “, 122 and 229” substitute <quotedText>“and 122”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17 to the Localism Act 2011 (regulation of social housing) omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 6;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 15(4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph 17.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><content><p>Omit section 30 of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 2 of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (excepted leases) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (7)(a) omit “within the meaning of section 79 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-community-land-trust">community land trust</term>” means a body corporate which satisfies the conditions in subsection (7B); and in those conditions “<term refersTo="#term-local-community">local community</term>” means the individuals who live or work, or want to live or work, in a particular area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>The conditions are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>that the body is established for the express purpose of furthering the social, economic and environmental interests of a local community by acquiring and managing land and other assets in order—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to provide a benefit to the local community, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to ensure that the assets are not sold or developed except in a manner which the trust’s members think benefits the local community, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>that the body is established under arrangements which are expressly designed to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any profits from its activities will be used to benefit the local community (otherwise than by being paid directly to members);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>individuals who live or work in the particular area have the opportunity to become members of the trust (whether or not others can also become members), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the members of the trust control it.</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>Schedules</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>Schedule 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-13">13</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Limited liability partnerships</heading><part eId="schedule-1-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Amendments of the Housing and Planning Act 2016</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7273"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7291"><heading>Extension of housing administration regime</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 95 (housing administration orders), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a)(i) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ia)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 100 (powers of court: meaning of “relevant officer”), in subsection (7), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>in relation to a limited liability partnership, means a member of the partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7326"><heading>Restrictions on insolvency procedures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 102 (power to make regulations applying etc insolvency legislation), in subsections (2) and (3), after “relation to” insert <quotedText>“a limited liability partnership,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (1)(a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 105 (voluntary winding up), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 106 (ordinary administration orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 107 (administrator appointments by creditors)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a limited liability partnership, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7432"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 116 (interpretation of Chapter 5 of Part 2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “the court”, after “company”, in each place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>in relation to a limited liability partnership, are to that provision as it applies to limited liability partnerships otherwise than by virtue of regulations under section 102 (if at all),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-1-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Amendments of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7472"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11">11</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-20">20</ref>.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7490"><heading>Notice of registration or de-registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (notice), in subsection (1)(c), after “charity)” insert <quotedText>“or a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7504"><heading>Accounts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 129 (companies exempt from audit) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(a), after “charity” insert <quotedText>“or is a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “directors of the company” insert <quotedText>“or members of the limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “company’s”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “which the company” substitute <quotedText>“which the registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “has the same meaning as in” substitute <quotedText>“means accounts prepared in accordance with”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 130 (exempt companies: accountant’s report) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “company’s” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3)(b), for “company” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (6) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section and sections 131 and 132—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-firm">firm</term>” means any entity, whether or not a legal person, that is not an individual and includes a body corporate, a corporation sole and a partnership or other unincorporated association;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-body-corporate">body corporate</term>” includes a body incorporated outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 131 (exempt companies: reporting accountant)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “company”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 132 (application of Companies Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “company” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “company’s” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider’s”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)(e)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “454(4)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“454”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “provision” to the end substitute <quotedText>“section (revised accounts and reports),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 133 (exempt companies: extraordinary audit)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “companies” insert <quotedText>“or limited liability partnerships”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsections (1), (2) and (4), for “company”, in each place, substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In section 141 (offences), in subsection (6), omit the words from “not” to the end.</p></content></paragraph><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7766"><heading>Moratorium on disposal of land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In section 154 (implementation of regulator’s proposals), in subsection (2), after paragraph (aa) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ab)</num><content><p>in the case of a limited liability partnership, its members,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7786"><heading>Arrangements and reconstructions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 160 (arrangements and reconstructions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “company” insert <quotedText>“and limited liability partnership”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “company” insert <quotedText>“or a limited liability partnership”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e7815"><heading>Meaning of “officer”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 270 (meaning of “officer” of a private registered provider), in the Table, after the entry relating to “Registered company” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Limited liability partnership</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A member of the limited liability partnership</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>Schedule 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-14">14</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments to restrictions on insolvency procedures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7865"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (2) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7877"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7883"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the petition was presented, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7889"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the petition.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7916">(2C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7877">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7883">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7889">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7865">(2A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7916"><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the petitioner, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 105 (voluntary winding up), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7931"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (4) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7943"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7949"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the application was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7955"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e7982">(4C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e7943">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e7949">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e7955">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7931">(4A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7982"><num>(4C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the registered provider, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (ordinary administration orders), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e7997"><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (3) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8009"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person who made the ordinary administration application,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8015"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the application was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8021"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain a copy of the application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e8048">(3C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (3) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e8009">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e8015">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e8021">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e7997">(3A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8048"><num>(3C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person who made the ordinary administration application, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (3)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 107 (appointment of administrator)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, after “creditors” insert <quotedText>“etc”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(a)(i) omit the words from “, accompanied” to “1986”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8084"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (4) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8096"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person making the appointment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8102"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the date the appointment was made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8108"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain copies of every document in relation to the appointment that is filed or lodged with the court in accordance with paragraph 18 or 29 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e8135">(4C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs <ref href="#d25e8096">(b)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e8102">(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e8108">(d)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e8084">(4A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8135"><num>(4C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person making the appointment, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (5) omit “(and a copy of the accompanying documents)”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 108 (enforcement of security)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), omit the words from “that” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8170"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection (2) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be given in writing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8182"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be signed by, or on behalf of, the person intending to enforce the security.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e8203">(2C)</ref> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirement of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8182">(b)</ref> of subsection <ref href="#d25e8170">(2A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8203"><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person intending to enforce the security, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In the case of a registered provider that is a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 which is not a body corporate, the reference to the property of the registered provider is to the property held on the trusts of the charity (and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-trusts">trusts</term>” has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011, see section 353 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>Schedule 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-36">36</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulatory and enforcement powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>In section 201 (inspections) omit subsections (2) and (2A).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 206 (inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator may hold an inquiry into the affairs of a registered provider if the regulator suspects that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider may have been mismanaged,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a risk that, if no action is taken by the regulator or the registered provider, the registered provider will fail to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4)(a), for “, employees or consultants” substitute <quotedText>“or employees”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (5).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 226 (overview of provisions on penalties) omit “private”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), in subsection (1), omit “private”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 229 (amount of penalty)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “penalty” insert <quotedText>“that may be”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in that subsection, for “may not exceed £5,000” substitute <quotedText>“is unlimited”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>In section 251 (appointment of manager of a private registered provider), in subsection (2), in both places, omit “an individual as”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 252 (supplementary provisions about appointment of manager)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider may make representations to the regulator about the notice within the period of 5 days beginning with the day on which the provider receives the notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Unless the registered provider consents, the regulator may not take action under section 251(2) before the expiry of the period within which the provider may make representations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 252A (appointment of advisers to local authorities), in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “thinks” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (d) (inserted by section <ref href="#section-10">10</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 253 (transfer of land by private registered provider), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In section 255 (amalgamation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 256 (restrictions on dealings during inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p><mod>In section 257 (restrictions on dealings following inquiry), in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText>“that—</quotedText></mod></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.”</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “either” substitute <quotedText>“any”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Case 3 applies if the regulator is satisfied that an officer, employee or agent of the registered provider is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulator may by order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where Case 1 or Case 2 applies, suspend any officer, employee or agent of the registered provider who it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where Case 3 applies, suspend the officer, employee or agent who it thinks is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for the words from “who” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">who—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it thinks obstructed, or failed to co-operate with, the inquiry under section 206.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In section 266 (removal of officers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Case 8 applies to a person who is obstructing the regulator, or failing to co-operate with the regulator, in the performance of the regulator’s functions under this Part.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 269 (appointment of new officers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute <quotedText>“private”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b), omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1)(b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered provider which is a registered charity, registered society or registered company, if none of the officers is a board member,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>if the regulator is satisfied that the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)(ba), “<term refersTo="#term-board-member">board member</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered charity which is not a registered company, a charity trustee within the meaning given by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered society, a member of its committee within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a registered company, a director within the meaning given by section 250 of the Companies Act 2006.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>leave out “on expiry”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “appointment” insert <quotedText>“(on any number of occasions)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), for the words from “that” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or <ref href="#d25e3505">194C</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 269B (response to censure notice), in subsection (2)(c), after “mismanaged” insert <quotedText>“or it has failed to meet the standard (as the case may be).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>Schedule 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-39">39</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 115 (profit-making and non-profit organisations), in subsection (9), at the end insert <quotedText>“and notify the body it has done so.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 116 (voluntary registration), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The regulator must notify a body of the outcome of its application.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 118 (compulsory de-registration) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Before acting under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b) the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>give the private registered provider a notice—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>warning the provider that the regulator is considering action under the provision concerned, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>specifying a period (which must be at least 14 days beginning with the day the provider receives the notice) within which the provider may make representations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider any representations made during that period.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulator must notify a private registered provider of a decision to remove it from the register under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 121 (registration decisions: appeals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “it” insert <quotedText>“under section 118(1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in that paragraph, omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to designate it as a non-profit organisation or as a profit-making organisation (as the case may be), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to change its registered designation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e9136"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the body is notified of the decision it is appealing.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “while an appeal is pending” substitute <quotedText>“during the appeal period”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e9158"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which notice of the decision appealed against is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e9136">(1A)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e9158">(2A)</ref> do not apply to a decision of the regulator to de-register a body under section 118(1)(c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 223 (enforcement notice: appeal)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the enforcement notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 235 (penalty notice: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the penalty notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement to pay the penalty is suspended during the appeal period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 234(2) may not authorise the regulator to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charge interest in respect of the appeal period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>impose additional penalties during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the penalty notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 245 (compensation notice: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the compensation notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement to pay the compensation is suspended during the appeal period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 244(2) may not authorise the regulator to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>award interest in respect of the appeal period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>award additional compensation during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-appeal-period">appeal period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the compensation notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 247 (management tender), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 248 (management tender: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 247(2).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 250 (management transfer: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 249(2).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p><mod>In section 251 (appointment of manager), in subsection (2), after “may” insert <quotedText>“by notice to the registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In section 252 (appointment of manager: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulator notifies the registered provider of an appointment made under section 251(2)(a) (in the case of an appeal against an appointment), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 251(2)(b) (in the case of an appeal against a requirement).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry), after subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person suspended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed or suspended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 267 (removal of officers: supplemental), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 268 (removal or suspension of officer etc: appeals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider concerned is notified of the removal or suspension.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>Schedule 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section <ref href="#section-43">43</ref></p></authorialNote></num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Housing and Regeneration Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-46">46</ref>.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>In section 60 (structural overview) omit subsection (4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>In section 74A (leaving the social housing stock: private providers), in subsection (1), in both places, omit “of social housing”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 79 (English bodies), omit subsections (2) to (5).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>In section 92K (fundamental objectives), in subsections (2)(a) and (3)(d), omit “of social housing”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 96 (evidence), in paragraph (d), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 112 (eligibility for voluntary registration)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A body is eligible for registration if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is an English body, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it satisfies the following conditions.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (5).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Omit section 113.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 114 (registration of local authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “require” insert <quotedText>“or permit”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (a) insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), omit “(1) or”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In section 114A (local authorities: duty to notify), in subsection (1) omit “in England”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 122 (payments to members etc), in subsection (6), for “registered company or registered society” substitute <quotedText>“registered provider”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>In section 135 (charity accounts), in subsection (1), omit “non-profit”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 153 (moratorium: process for proposals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2)(a) omit “and its officers”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (6)(a) omit “and its officers”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>Before section 169A (but after the heading before that section) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>169ZA</num><heading>Application of rules about notification of constitutional changes</heading><content><p>This group of sections does not apply to local authorities.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 169D (directions about notifications)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “169C”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“169CD”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(a), omit “private”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 192 (overview of Chapter 6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “to 198B” substitute <quotedText>“to 198”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “to 210” substitute <quotedText>“to 210A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “about the submission of information and opinions relating to registered providers and”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In section 193 (standards relating to consumer matters)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “extent” insert <quotedText>“, safety, energy efficiency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(f), for “and informing tenants” substitute <quotedText>“tenants and providing them with information in connection with such consultation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after paragraph (h) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ha)</num><content><p>policies and procedures in connection with behaviour which amounts to domestic abuse within the meaning of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (see section 1 of that Act),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit subsection (3).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>In section 194 (standards relating to economic matters), omit subsection (3).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>In section 197 (direction by Secretary of State), in subsection (2)(a), after “quality” insert <quotedText>“, safety or energy efficiency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 198 (supplemental provisions about standards), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In setting standards the regulator must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 203(3) (inspector’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute <quotedText>“107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 208(4) (inquirer’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute <quotedText>“107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 215 (guidance about use of intervention powers) omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsection (1)(a) (including the final “and”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (2);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>subsection (2A).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>In section 216 (consultation), in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“of social housing”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><intro><p>In section 217 (accreditation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4)(b), after “193” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (6), after “193” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e2877">194A</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 218 (exercise of enforcement powers)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “Subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“This section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>whether the failure or other problem is serious or trivial.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsections (3) and (4).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><intro><p>In section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2) omit “applicable to it”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (11), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (11A).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>In section 227 (grounds for imposition of a penalty), omit subsection (7A).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content><p>In section 237 (grounds for award of compensation), omit subsection (4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p><mod>In section 239 (housing ombudsman compensation), in subsection (1), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute <quotedText>“a housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p><mod>In section 242 (warning before giving compensation notice), in subsection (2), for “person appointed by virtue of section 124 as the ombudsman” substitute <quotedText>“housing ombudsman”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><intro><p>In section 247 (grounds for requiring management tender), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “applicable to it”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><content><p>In section 251 (grounds for appointing manager), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p><mod>In section 256 (restrictions on dealings during an inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><content><p>In section 258 (restrictions on dealings: supplemental), in subsection (3), omit the words from “not” to the end.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In the heading immediately before section 259, omit “non-profit”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 259 (suspension during inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>In section 264 (offence of acting as an officer while disqualified), in subsection (2)(a), omit “not exceeding the statutory maximum”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p><mod>In section 269 (appointment of new officers), in subsection (1)(c), for “thinks” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p><mod>In section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute <quotedText>“is satisfied”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><content><p>Omit section 274 (definition of charities that have “received public assistance”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p><mod>In section 275 (general), for the definition of “local authority” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the council of a county in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><intro><p>In section 276 (index of defined terms)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod> after the entry for “The HCA” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">health and safety lead</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section <ref href="#d25e985">126A</ref><ref href="#d25e995">(2)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">health and safety requirement</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section <ref href="#d25e1183">126B</ref><ref href="#d25e1235">(2)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the entry relating to “penalty notice” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Performance improvement plan</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section <ref href="#d25e4676">218A</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Performance improvement plan notice</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section <ref href="#d25e4676">218A</ref></p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the entry relating to “received public assistance (charities)”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><content><p><mod>After section 276A (inserted by section <ref href="#section-35">35</ref>) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>276B</num><heading>Data protection</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a duty or power to process information where the duty or power is imposed or conferred by or by virtue of any provision of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A duty or power to which this section applies does not operate to require or authorise the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but the duty or power is to be taken into account in determining whether the processing would contravene that legislation).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p>In section 278A (power to nominate bodies for consultation purposes), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (b).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 320 (orders and regulations), in subsection (7)(a), for “, 122 and 229” substitute <quotedText>“and 122”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17 to the Localism Act 2011 (regulation of social housing) omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 6;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 15(4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-47-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph 17.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><content><p>Omit section 30 of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 2 of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (excepted leases) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (7)(a) omit “within the meaning of section 79 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-49-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-community-land-trust">community land trust</term>” means a body corporate which satisfies the conditions in subsection (7B); and in those conditions “<term refersTo="#term-local-community">local community</term>” means the individuals who live or work, or want to live or work, in a particular area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>The conditions are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>that the body is established for the express purpose of furthering the social, economic and environmental interests of a local community by acquiring and managing land and other assets in order—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to provide a benefit to the local community, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to ensure that the assets are not sold or developed except in a manner which the trust’s members think benefits the local community, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>that the body is established under arrangements which are expressly designed to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any profits from its activities will be used to benefit the local community (otherwise than by being paid directly to members);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>individuals who live or work in the particular area have the opportunity to become members of the trust (whether or not others can also become members), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the members of the trust control it.</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer></hcontainer>