SCHEDULE 4Applications for HMO licences: procedure

Applicant's opportunity to respond

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(1)

The local authority must give the applicant a copy of—

(a)

any valid written representation,

(b)

any late written representation which the authority intends to consider, and

(c)

any report made under paragraph 5(2).

(2)

A copy representation or report given under sub-paragraph (1) must be accompanied by a notice specifying the period (of not less than 7 days from the date on which the notice is given) during which the applicant may give a written response to the local authority on any matter set out in the copy representation or report.