Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. VI (ss. 189–208): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)
C2Pt. VI (ss. 189-208) applied (17.12.1996) by 1996 c. 53, s. 90(a); S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3
(1)A person authorised by the local housing authority or the Secretary of State may at any reasonable time, on giving [F1seven days] notice of his intention to the occupier, and to the owner if the owner is known, enter premises for the purpose of survey and examination—
(a)where it appears to the authority that survey or examination is necessary in order to determine whether any powers under this Part should be exercised in respect of the premises, [F2or]
(b)where a repair notice has been served in respect of the premises, . . . F3
(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3
(2)An authorisation for the purposes of this section shall be in writing stating the particular purpose or purposes for which the entry is authorised [F4and shall, if so required, be produced for inspection by the occupier or anyone acting on his behalf].
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(a), Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8(1)(a)
F2Words inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(a), Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8(1)(b)
F3Word; or and s. 197(1)(c) repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), ss. 165(1)(a), 194(4), Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8(1)(c), Sch. 12 Pt. II
F4Words added by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(a), Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3Ss. 197, 198 applied (17.12.1996) by 1996 c. 53, s. 84(2); S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3