Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 modified (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 69(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F1(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The regulator may require the registered provider to pay some or all of the costs of the survey and report.
F2(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F3(4)A registered provider, or an officer of a registered provider, commits an offence if the provider or officer obstructs an authorised person—
(a)in exercising a power under section 199A, or
(b)in exercising a power under section 199, where the authorised person has entered the premises to carry out the survey under the power in section 199A.]
[F4(4A)A person commits an offence if the person obstructs an authorised person—
(a)in exercising a power conferred by a warrant under section 199B, or
(b)in exercising a power under section 199, where the authorised person has entered the premises to carry out a survey under a warrant under section 199B.]
(5)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(6)Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought only by or with the consent of—
(a)the regulator, or
(b)the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 200(1) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(4)(a), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F2S. 200(3) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(4)(b), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F3S. 200(4) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(4)(c), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F4S. 200(4A) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(4)(d), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
Commencement Information
I1S. 200 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)