GuidanceE+W
215Use of intervention powersE+W
(1)The regulator shall publish—
(a)guidance about [F1the submission of information] to the regulator about the performance of registered providers, and
(b)guidance about how it uses and intends to use powers under this Chapter and Chapter 7.
(2)Guidance under subsection (1)(a) must, in particular, specify [F2how the regulator will deal with the submissions it receives.]
[F3(2A)Guidance under subsection (1)(b) must, in particular, specify how the regulator applies and intends to apply the tests in section 198A (use of certain powers in cases of failure or potential failure to comply with standards under section 193).]
(3)The regulator shall have regard to guidance under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 215(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F2Words in s. 215(2) substituted for s. 215(2)(a)-(c) (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F3S. 215(2A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
Commencement Information
I1S. 215(1)(2) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
I2S. 215(3) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
216ConsultationE+W
Before giving guidance under section 215 the regulator must consult—
[F4(za)the Secretary of State,]
(a)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers,
[F5(aa)any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,]
(b)one or more[F6other] bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants,
[F7(ba)the Greater London Authority,]
(c)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of local housing authorities,
F8(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F10(f)the HCA.]
Textual Amendments
F4S. 216(za) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 16(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F5S. 216(aa) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(6)(a), 148(1)(c)
F6Word in s. 216(b) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(6)(b), 148(1)(c)
F7S. 216(ba) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 57; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F8S. 216(d) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 16(b), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F9S. 216(e) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 45, Sch. 25 Pt. 26; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F10S. 216(f) inserted (1.10.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Regulator of Social Housing) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1040), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 28 (with Pt. 4)
Commencement Information
I3S. 216 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))