PART IXE+W SLUM CLEARANCE

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)

Demolition or closing of unfit premises beyond repair at reasonable costE+W

268 Service of notice of order.E+W

(1)Where a local housing authority have made a demolition or closing order, they shall serve a copy of the order on—

(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1

(b)any . . . F2 person who is an owner of the premises, and

(c)every mortgagee of the premises whom it is reasonably practicable to ascertain.

[F3(1A)Where the premises in respect of which a demolition or closing order is made is a building or part of a building containing flats, any reference in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (1) to “the premises” includes a reference to the flats in the building or part of the building concerned.]

(2)An order against which no appeal is brought becomes operative at the end of the period of 21 days from the date of service of the order and is final and conclusive as to matters which could have been raised on an appeal.