Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. XVIII (ss. 604–625): power to apply certain functions with modifications conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(6)
(1)The proper officer of the local housing authority shall make a report in writing to the authority whenever he is of the opinion—
(a)that a [F1dwelling-house or house in multiple occupation] in their district is unfit for human habitation, or
(b)that an area in their district should be dealt with as a clearance area;
and the authority shall take into consideration as soon as may be any such report made to them.
(2)If a complaint in writing that a [F1dwelling-house or house in multiple occupation] is unfit for human habitation, or that an area should be dealt with as a clearance area, is made to the proper officer of the local housing authority by—
(a)a justice of the peace having jurisdiction in any part of their district, or
(b)a parish or community council for a parish or community within their district,
(2)the officer shall forthwith inspect the [F1dwelling-house or house in multiple occupation] or area and make a report to the authority stating the facts of the case and whether in his opinion the [F1dwelling-house or house in multiple occupation] is unfit for human habitation or the area should be dealt with as a clearance area.
(3)The absence of a complaint under subsection (2) does not excuse the proper officer of the authority from inspecting a [F1dwelling-house or house in multiple occupation] or area or making a report on it under subsection (1)
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(e), Sch. 9 Pt. V para. 86