Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 11
C2Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)
C3Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190(1), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xxxii), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
(1)A person authorised by the local housing authority or the Secretary of State may at any reasonable time, on giving [F1seven days] notice of his intention to the occupier, and to the owner if the owner is known, enter premises—
(a)for the purpose of survey and examination where it appears to the authority or the Secretary of State that survey or examination is necessary in order to determine whether any powers under this Part should be exercised in respect of the premises; or
(b)for the purpose of survey and examination where a demolition F2. . . order, F3. . . , has been made in respect of the premises; or
(c)for the purpose of survey or valuation where the authority are authorised by this Part to purchase the premises compulsorily.
(2)An authorisation for the purposes of this section shall be in writing stating the particular purpose or purposes for which the entry is authorised [F4and shall, if so required, be produced for inspection by the occupier or anyone acting on his behalf].
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 39(1)
F2Words in s. 319(1)(b) repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F3Words in s. 319(1)(b) repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
(1)It is a summary offence [F5intentionally] to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority or of the Secretary of State, or any person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which he is by this Part required or authorised to do.
(2)A person committing such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding [F6level 3] on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F5Word inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 40(1)
F6Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 40(2)
Textual Amendments
(1)In this Part the following expressions have the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 (see sections 1(5) to (7) and 2(1) of that Act)—
“ building containing one or more flats ”,
“ category 1 hazard ”,
“ category 2 hazard ”,
“ common parts ”, in relation to a building containing one or more flats,
“ dwelling ”,
“ flat ”,
“ hazard ”.
(2)In this Part—
“ health ” includes mental health;
“ house in multiple occupation ” means a house in multiple occupation as defined by sections 254 to 259 of the Housing Act 2004, as they have effect for the purposes of Part 1 of that Act (that is, without the exclusions contained in Schedule 14 to that Act);
“ owner ”, in relation to premises—
means a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple in premises, whether in possession or reversion, and
includes also a person holding or entitled to the rents and profits of the premises under a lease of which the unexpired term exceeds three years;
“ premises ” in relation to a demolition order, means the dwelling, house in multiple occupation or building in respect of which the order is made.
(3)This Part applies to unoccupied HMO accommodation (as defined by section 1(5) of the Housing Act 2004) as it applies to a house in multiple occupation, and references to a house in multiple occupation in this Part are to be read accordingly.]
[F9(4)In this Part “appropriate tribunal” means—
(a)in relation to premises in England the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and
(b)in relation to premises in Wales, a residential property tribunal.]
Textual Amendments
F8S. 322 substituted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 26; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F9S. 322(4) inserted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 46 (with Sch. 3)
The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used in the same section or paragraph):—
| [F10appropriate tribunal] | [F10section 322] |
| [F11assured agricultural occupancy] | [F11section 622] |
| [F11assured tenancy] | [F11section 622] |
| [F12building containing one or more flats] | [F12section 322] |
| [F13category 1 hazard] | [F13section 322] |
| [F14category 2 hazard] | [F14section 322] |
| clearance area | section 289(1) |
| F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| [F16common parts] | [F16section 322] |
| demolition order | section 267(1) |
| district (of a local housing authority) | section 2(1) |
| [F17dwelling] | [F17section 322] |
| [F18dwelling house] | [F18sections 266 and 322] |
| F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| [F18flat] | [F18section 322] |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| [F21hazard] | [F21section 322] |
| [F22health] | [F22section 322] |
| [F18house in multiple occupation] | [F18section 322] |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| lease, lessee and lessor | section 621 |
| listed building | section 303 |
| local housing authority | section 1, 2(2) |
| F23. . . | F23. . . |
| F24. . . | F24. . . |
| owner (of premises) | section 322 |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| [F18premises] | [F18section 322] |
| prescribed | section 614 |
| reasonable expense | section 321 |
| rehabilitation order | Schedule 11 |
| the Rent Acts | section 622 |
| [F25residential property tribunal] | [F25section 229 of the Housing Act 2004] |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
| standard scale (in reference to the maximum fine on summary conviction) | section 622 |
| underground room | section 280 |
| F26. . . | F26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| . . . F20 | . . . F20 |
Textual Amendments
F10S. 323: entry in table inserted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 47 (with Sch. 3)
F11Entries inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 49
F12S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F13S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F14S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F15S. 323: entry in table repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F16S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 ( c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), {Sch. 15 para. 27}; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F17S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.)by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F18Entries inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 43(c)
F19S. 323: entry in table repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F20Entries repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), ss. 165(1)(b), 194(4), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 43(a), Sch. 12 Pt. II
F21S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F22S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F23S. 323: entry in table repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F24S. 323: entry in table repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004, ss. 266, 270(4)(5), {Sch. 16}: S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F25S. 323: entry in table inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 27; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b) (with Sch.)
F26S. 323: entry in table repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)