C1PART X OVERCROWDING

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C1

Pt. X (ss. 324–344): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(4)

Responsibility of occupier

327 Penalty for occupier causing or permitting overcrowding.

1

The occupier of a dwelling who causes or permits it to be overcrowded commits a summary offence, subject to subsection (2).

2

The occupier is not guilty of an offence—

a

if the overcrowding is within the exceptions specified in section 328 or 329 (children attaining age of 10 or visiting relatives), or

b

by reason of anything done under the authority of, and in accordance with any conditions specified in, a licence granted by the local housing authority under section 330.

3

A person committing an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding F1level 2 on the standard scale and to a further fine not exceeding F2one-tenth of the amount corresponding to that level in respect of every day subsequent to the date on which he is convicted on which the offence continues.