PART 2REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS

CHAPTER 4ENFORCEMENT

Compensation

66Award

After section 50P of the Housing Act 1996 insert—

50QAward

1

Compensation is awarded by the Welsh Ministers giving notice (a “compensation notice”) to—

a

the registered social landlord, and

b

the person to be compensated.

2

The notice must specify—

a

the grounds on which the compensation is awarded,

b

the amount of the compensation,

c

the person to be compensated,

d

a period within which it must be paid, and

e

any interest or additional compensation which, by virtue of section 50U(2), is payable in the event of late payment.

3

The notice may require the registered social landlord to publish information about the compensation award in a specified manner.

4

The notice must explain the effect of sections 50U(1) and (3) and 50V.