SCHEDULE 4Applications for HMO licences: procedure

Hearings

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1

The local authority may decide to hear oral representations about the application.

2

If the local authority decides to hold such a hearing, it must invite—

a

the applicant,

b

each respondent who has made a valid written representation or a late written representation which the authority intends to consider, and

c

any other person it thinks fit,

to make oral representations.

3

An invitation under sub-paragraph (1) must be given not less than 7 days before the proposed hearing.