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(1)A local housing authority may make an interim EDMO in respect of a dwelling if—
(a)it is a dwelling to which this section applies, and
(b)on an application by the authority to [F1the appropriate tribunal], the tribunal by order authorises them under section 134 to make such an order, either in the terms of a draft order submitted by them or in those terms as varied by the tribunal.
(2)This section applies to a dwelling if—
(a)the dwelling is wholly unoccupied, and
(b)the relevant proprietor is not a public sector body.
“Wholly unoccupied” means that no part is occupied, whether lawfully or unlawfully.
(3)Before determining whether to make an application to [F2the appropriate tribunal] for an authorisation under section 134, the authority must make reasonable efforts—
(a)to notify the relevant proprietor that they are considering making an interim EDMO in respect of the dwelling under this section, and
(b)to ascertain what steps (if any) he is taking, or is intending to take, to secure that the dwelling is occupied.
(4)In determining whether to make an application to [F3the appropriate tribunal] for an authorisation under section 134, the authority must take into account the rights of the relevant proprietor of the dwelling and the interests of the wider community.
(5)The authority may make an interim EDMO in respect of the dwelling despite any pending appeal against the order of the tribunal (but this is without prejudice to any order that may be made on the disposal of any such appeal).
(6)An application to [F4the appropriate tribunal] under this section for authorisation to make an interim EDMO in respect of a dwelling may include an application for an order under paragraph 22 of Schedule 7 determining a lease or licence of the dwelling.
(7)In this section “public sector body” means a body mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (f) of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 14.
(8)Part 1 of Schedule 6 applies in relation to the making of an interim EDMO in respect of a dwelling as it applies in relation to the making of an interim management order in respect of a house, subject to the following modifications—
(a)paragraph 7(2) does not apply;
(b)paragraph 7(4)(c) is to be read as referring instead to the date on which the order is to cease to have effect in accordance with paragraph 1(3) and (4) or 9(3) to (5) of Schedule 7;
(c)in paragraph 7(6)—
(i)paragraph (a) is to be read as referring instead to Part 4 of Schedule 7; and
(ii)paragraph (b) does not apply;
(d)paragraph 8(4) is to be read as defining “relevant person” as any person who, to the knowledge of the local housing authority, is a person having an estate or interest in the dwelling (other than a person who is a tenant under a lease granted under paragraph 2(3)(c) of Schedule 7).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 133(1)(b) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 167 (with Sch. 3)
F2Words in s. 133(3) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 167 (with Sch. 3)
F3Words in s. 133(4) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 167 (with Sch. 3)
F4Words in s. 133(6) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 167 (with Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I1S. 133 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; s. 133 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); s. 133 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); s. 133 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
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