A person aggrieved by the refusal of a local housing authority under section 404 to grant or renew registration may appeal to a magistrates’ court.

The time within which an appeal may be brought is 21 days from the date on which notice of the authority’s refusal was served on the person desiring to appeal; and for the purposes of this subsection the making of the complaint shall be deemed to be the bringing of the appeal.

Where such an appeal lies, the document notifying to the person concerned the decision of the authority in the matter shall state the right of appeal to a magistrates’ court and the time within which such an appeal may be brought.

A person aggrieved by a decision of a magistrates’ court on such an appeal may appeal to the Crown Court.

Where on an appeal under this section a court varies or reverses the authority’s decision, the authority shall make any necessary entry in the register and issue any necessary certificate.