Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)

Part 2 E+W Regulation of Social Housing

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 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)

Chapter 7 E+W Enforcement powers

[F1 Emergency remedial action E+W

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 225A-225H and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 32, 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(s)

225G Reclaiming expenses E+W

(1) Where the regulator makes arrangements under section 225B, the regulator may by notice require the registered provider concerned to pay to the regulator—

(a) such relevant expenses as are specified in the notice;

(b) interest on those expenses (see subsection (4)).

(2) “Relevant expenses” are—

(a) expenses reasonably incurred by the regulator—

(i) in deciding whether to make arrangements under section 225B;

(ii) in making those arrangements;

(iii) in the authorised person taking emergency remedial action;

(b) any costs reasonably incurred by the regulator related to the action in paragraph (a)(iii).

(3) Sums mentioned in subsection (1)(a) are payable at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.

(4) Interest may be charged on any sums not paid by the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) at such reasonable rate as the regulator may determine.]