The Housing (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 1997

1.  FORM 6: Notice to execute works to make a house in multiple occupation fit for number of occupants

(a) In the notes, in the first paragraph in brackets, after “Local Government and Housing Act 1989” insert “and Part II of the Housing Act 1996”.

(b) In the notes under “Right of Appeal”, insert after paragraph (g)—

“(h) the authority have failed to issue a written notice stating that they were considering serving the works notice, or to consider any representations made following such written notice, in accordance with article 2(1) of the Housing (Enforcement Procedures for Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order 1997 (SI 1997/227).”.

(c) In the notes, under “Right of Appeal”, after “section 353(2), (3) and (5)” insert “and section 377A”.

(d) In the notes, under “Penalties”, for “level 4” substitute “level 5” in each place where it occurs.

(e) For the notes, under “Grant”, substitute—

• “You may be entitled under Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, to a discretionary grant from the Council towards the cost of the works. The premises will have to satisfy the preliminary conditions of grant in each case. You should contact the Council about the possibility of a grant, and submit a formal application before appointing contractors or starting the works.”.