Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Standards of Housing

Chapter 3: Hazards
Section 56: Contents of hazard notice: prohibitions

A hazard notice may impose prohibitions on the use of any premises as the council considers appropriate in view of the hazard(s) to which the notice relates.  Where the hazard affects a flat, the prohibition may cover the use of any part of the building containing the flat or any external common parts.  A prohibition may include a requirement to obtain the approval of the council for the use of the property in particular ways.

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