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Part 2E+WProcedure relating to variation or revocation of management orders

Variation of management ordersE+W

9E+WBefore varying an interim or final management order, the local housing authority must—

(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on each relevant person, and

(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

10E+WThe notice under paragraph 9 must state that the authority are proposing to make the variation and specify—

(a)the effect of the variation,

(b)the reasons for the variation, and

(c)the end of the consultation period.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

11(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide to vary an interim or final management order.E+W

(2)The local housing authority must serve on each relevant person—

(a)a copy of the authority’s decision to vary the order, and

(b)a notice setting out—

(i)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,

(ii)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and

(iii)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 29(2)).

(3)The documents required to be served on each relevant person under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

Exceptions from requirements of paragraph 9E+W

12E+WThe requirements of paragraph 9 do not apply if the local housing authority consider that the variation is not material.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

13E+WThe requirements of paragraph 9 do not apply if the local housing authority—

(a)have already served a notice under that paragraph in relation to a proposed variation; and

(b)consider that the variation which is now being proposed is not materially different from the previous proposed variation.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

Refusal to vary interim or final management orderE+W

14E+WBefore refusing to vary an interim or final management order, the local housing authority must—

(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on each relevant person, and

(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

15E+WThe notice under paragraph 14 must state that the authority are proposing to refuse to make the variation and set out—

(a)the reasons for refusing to make the variation, and

(b)the end of the consultation period.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

16(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse to vary an interim or final management order.E+W

(2)The authority must serve on each relevant person a notice setting out—

(a)the authority’s decision not to vary the order;

(b)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made;

(c)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule; and

(d)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 29(2)).

(3)The notices required to be served on each relevant person under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

Revocation of management ordersE+W

17E+WBefore revoking an interim or final management order, the local housing authority must—

(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on each relevant person, and

(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

18E+WThe notice under paragraph 17 must state that the authority are proposing to revoke the order and specify—

(a)the reasons for the revocation, and

(b)the end of the consultation period.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

19(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide to revoke an interim or final management order.E+W

(2)The authority must serve on each relevant person—

(a)a copy of the authority’s decision to revoke the order; and

(b)a notice setting out—

(i)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made;

(ii)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule; and

(iii)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 29(2)).

(3)The documents required to be served on each relevant person under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

Refusal to revoke management orderE+W

20E+WBefore refusing to revoke an interim or final management order, the local housing authority must—

(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on each relevant person; and

(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

21E+WThe notice under paragraph 20 must state that the authority are proposing to refuse to revoke the order and set out—

(a)the reasons for refusing to revoke the order, and

(b)the end of the consultation period.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

22(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse to revoke an interim or final management order.E+W

(2)The authority must serve on each relevant person a notice setting out—

(a)the authority’s decision not to revoke the order;

(b)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made;

(c)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule; and

(d)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 29(2)).

(3)The notices required to be served on each relevant person under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

Meaning of “the end of the consultation period” and “relevant person”E+W

23(1)In this Part of this Schedule “the end of the consultation period” means the last day for making representations in respect of the matter in question.E+W

(2)The end of the consultation period must be a day which is at least 14 days after the date of service of the notice.

(3)In sub-paragraph (2) “the date of service”of a notice means, in a case where more than one notice is served, the date on which the last of the notices is served.

(4)In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person” means any person who, to the knowledge of the local housing authority, is—

(a)a person having an estate or interest in the house or part of it (but who is not a tenant under a lease with an unexpired term of 3 years or less), or

(b)any other person who (but for the order) would be a person managing or having control of the house or part of it.

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 6 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 6 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 6 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)

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