Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

PART X E+W OVERCROWDING

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. X (ss. 324–344): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(4)

Supplementary provisions E+W

341 Penalty for obstruction. E+W

(1) It is a summary offence [F1 intentionally] to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority, or any person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which he is by this Part required or authorised to do.

(2) A person committing such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding [F2 level 3] on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 74(1)

F2 Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 74(2)