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(1)Where an improvement notice has become operative, the person on whom the notice was served commits an offence if he fails to comply with it.
(2)For the purposes of this Chapter compliance with an improvement notice means, in relation to each hazard, beginning and completing any remedial action specified in the notice—
(a)(if no appeal is brought against the notice) not later than the date specified under section 13(2)(e) and within the period specified under section 13(2)(f);
(b)(if an appeal is brought against the notice and is not withdrawn) not later than such date and within such period as may be fixed by the tribunal determining the appeal; and
(c)(if an appeal brought against the notice is withdrawn) not later than the 21st day after the date on which the notice becomes operative and within the period (beginning on that 21st day) specified in the notice under section 13(2)(f).
(3)A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(4)In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (1) it is a defence that he had a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with the notice.
(5)The obligation to take any remedial action specified in the notice in relation to a hazard continues despite the fact that the period for completion of the action has expired.
(6)In this section any reference to any remedial action specified in a notice includes a reference to any part of any remedial action which is required to be completed within a particular period specified in the notice.
[F1(7)See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).
(8)If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 30(7)(8) inserted (6.4.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 9 para. 2; S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(f)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 30(1) modified (6.4.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 40(4), 216(3); S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(a) (with reg. 5); S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 30 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; s. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); s. 30 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S. I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); s. 30 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S. I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
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