3(1)This paragraph applies where any specified premises in the case of an improvement notice are—E+W
(a)a dwelling which is not licensed under Part 3 of this Act, or
(b)an HMO which is not licensed under Part 2 or 3 of this Act,
and which (in either case) is a flat.
(2)In the case of dwelling which is a flat, the local housing authority must serve the notice on a person who—
(a)is an owner of the flat, and
(b)in the authority’s opinion ought to take the action specified in the notice.
(3)In the case of an HMO which is a flat, the local housing authority must serve the notice either on a person who—
(a)is an owner of the flat, and
(b)in the authority’s opinion ought to take the action specified in the notice,
or on the person managing the flat.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 1 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 1 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)