Housing Act 1996

Part IU.K. [F1Social Rented Sector [F2regulated by the Welsh Ministers]]

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. I title substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(1), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F2Words in Pt. I title substituted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), s. 90(2), Sch. para. 2; S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(u)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Part I (ss. 1-64) amended (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art.3

C2Pt. 1: The system of "registered social landlords" under this Part is replaced (8.9.2008 for specified purposes and 1.12.2008, 16.2.2009, 1.4.2009, 7.9.2009 and 1.4.2010 for further purposes) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), Pt. 2. This Part continues to apply in relation to Wales with certain provisions applied in relation to England and certain provisions preserved although they apply to England only, see s. 60 of the affecting Act; S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 3 (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/363, art. 2; S.I. 2009/803, art. 7; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Chapter IU.K. Registered social landlords

RegistrationU.K.

[F3A1IntroductionU.K.

This Chapter provides for the registration of social landlords in Wales.]

Textual Amendments

1 The register of social landlords.E+W

(1)[F4The Welsh Ministers ] shall maintain a register of social landlords which shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times F5. . ..

F6(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6(1B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4Words in s. 1 substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(3)(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F5Words in s. 1(1) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 83(2), Sch. 18 Pt.VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3S. 1 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

[F81AWelsh bodiesU.K.

In this Chapter “Welsh body” means a body which is—

(a)a registered charity whose address, for the purposes of registration by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, is in Wales,

(b)an industrial and provident society whose registered office for the purposes of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 is in Wales, or

(c)a company within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006 which has its registered office for the purposes of that Act in Wales.]

Textual Amendments

2 Eligibility for registration.E+W

(1)[F9A Welsh body] is eligible for registration as a social landlord if it is—

(a)a registered charity which is a housing association,

(b)a society registered under the M1Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 which satisfies the conditions in subsection (2), or

(c)[F10a company] which satisfies those conditions.

(2)The conditions are that the body is [F11principally concerned with Welsh housing, is] non-profit-making and is established for the purpose of, or has among its objects or powers, the provision, construction, improvement or management of—

(a)houses to be kept available for letting,

(b)houses for occupation by members of the body, where the rules of the body restrict membership to persons entitled or prospectively entitled (as tenants or otherwise) to occupy a house provided or managed by the body, or

(c)hostels,

and that any additional purposes or objects are among those specified in subsection (4).

[F12(2A)A body is principally concerned with Welsh housing if the Welsh Ministers think—

(a)that it owns housing only or mainly in Wales, or

(b)that its activities are principally undertaken in respect of Wales;

and once a body has been registered in reliance on paragraph (a) or (b) it does not cease to be eligible for registration by virtue only of ceasing to satisfy that paragraph.]

(3)For the purposes of this section a body is non-profit-making if—

(a)it does not trade for profit, or

(b)its constitution or rules prohibit the issue of capital with interest or dividend exceeding the rate prescribed by the Treasury for the purposes of section 1(1)(b) of the M2Housing Associations Act 1985.

(4)The permissible additional purposes or objects are—

(a)providing land, amenities or services, or providing, constructing, repairing or improving buildings, for its residents, either exclusively or together with other persons;

(b)acquiring, or repairing and improving, or creating by the conversion of houses or other property, houses to be disposed of on sale, on lease or on shared ownership terms;

(c)constructing houses to be disposed of on shared ownership terms;

(d)managing houses held on leases or other lettings (not being houses within subsection (2)(a) or (b)) or blocks of flats;

(e)providing services of any description for owners or occupiers of houses in arranging or carrying out works of maintenance, repair or improvement, or encouraging or facilitating the carrying out of such works;

(f)encouraging and giving advice on the forming of housing associations or providing services for, and giving advice on the running of, such associations and other voluntary organisations concerned with housing, or matters connected with housing.

(5)A body is not ineligible for registration as a social landlord by reason only that its powers include power—

(a)to acquire commercial premises or businesses as an incidental part of a project or series of projects undertaken for purposes or objects falling within subsection (2) or (4);

(b)to repair, improve or convert commercial premises acquired as mentioned in paragraph (a) or to carry on for a limited period any business so acquired;

(c)to repair or improve houses, or buildings in which houses are situated, after a disposal of the houses by the body by way of sale or lease or on shared ownership terms.

(6)In this section—

  • “block of flats” means a building containing two or more flats which are held on leases or other lettings and which are occupied or intended to be occupied wholly or mainly for residential purposes;

  • “disposed of on shared ownership terms” means disposed of on a lease—

    (a)

    granted on a payment of a premium calculated by reference to a percentage of the value of the house or of the cost of providing it, or

    (b)

    under which the tenant (or his personal representatives) will or may be entitled to a sum calculated by reference directly or indirectly to the value of the house;

  • “letting” includes the grant of a licence to occupy;

  • “residents”, in relation to a body, means persons occupying a house or hostel provided or managed by the body; and

  • “voluntary organisation” means an organisation whose activities are not carried on for profit.

(7)The [F13Welsh Ministers] may by order specify permissible purposes, objects or powers additional to those specified in subsections (4) and (5).

The order may (without prejudice to the inclusion of other incidental or supplementary provisions) contain such provision as the [F13Welsh Ministers] thinks fit with respect to the priority of mortgages entered into in pursuance of any additional purposes, objects or powers.

(8)An order under subsection (7) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F14the National Assembly for Wales] .

Textual Amendments

F9Words in s. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(5)(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F13Words in s. 2(7) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(5)(d), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F14Words in s. 2(8) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(5)(e), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5S. 2(4) extended (19.4.1999) by 1999/985, art.2

S. 2(4) extended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1206, art. 2(1)

Commencement Information

I1S. 2 wholly in force 1.10.1996; s. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 2(7)(8) in force at 1.8.1996 by 1996/2048, art. 2(1) and s. 2 in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent not already in force by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in the Sch. to that S.I.)

Marginal Citations

3 Registration.E+W

(1)The [F15Relevant Authority] may register as a social landlord [F16any Welsh body] which is eligible for such registration.

(2)An application for registration shall be made in such manner, and shall be accompanied by such fee (if any), as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine.

(3)As soon as may be after registering a body as a social landlord [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice of the registration—

(a)in the case of a registered charity, to the [F18Charity Commission] ,

(b)in the case of an industrial and provident society, to the [F19Financial Conduct Authority], and

(c)in the case of [F20a company (including a company that is a registered charity)] , to the registrar of companies,

who shall record the registration.

(4)[F21A Welsh body] which at any time is, or was, registered as a social landlord shall, for all purposes other than rectification of the register, be conclusively presumed to be, or to have been, at that time a body eligible for registration as a social landlord.

Textual Amendments

F15Words in Pt. 1 substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5.

F16Words in s. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(6)(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F18Words in s. 3(3) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 184; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

F21Words in s. 3(4) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(6)(b), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Commencement Information

I2S. 3 wholly in force 1.10.1996; s. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 3(2) in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 3 and s. 3 in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in the Sch. to that S.I.)

4 Removal from the register.E+W

(1)A body which has been registered as a social landlord shall not be removed from the register except in accordance with this section.

(2)If it appears to the [F17the Welsh Ministers] that a body which is on the register of social landlords—

(a)is no longer a body eligible for such registration, or

(b)has ceased to exist or does not operate,

[F17the Welsh Ministers] shall, after giving the body at least 14 days’ notice, remove it from the register.

(3)In the case of a body which appears to [F17the Welsh Ministers] to have ceased to exist or not to operate, notice under subsection (2) shall be deemed to be given to the body if it is served at the address last known to [F17the Welsh Ministers] to be the principal place of business of the body.

(4)A body which is registered as a social landlord may request [F17the Welsh Ministers] to remove it from the register and [F17the Welsh Ministers] may do so, subject to the following provisions.

(5)Before removing a body from the register of social landlords under subsection (4) [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall consult the local authorities in whose area the body operates; and [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall also inform those authorities of its decision.

(6)As soon as may be after removing a body from the register of social landlords [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice of the removal—

(a)in the case of a registered charity, to the [F22Charity Commission],

(b)in the case of an industrial and provident society, to the [F23Financial Conduct Authority], and

(c)in the case of [F24a company (including a company that is a registered charity)], to the registrar of companies,

who shall record the removal.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F22Words in s. 4(6) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 185; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6S. 4 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

5 Criteria for registration or removal from register.E+W

(1)The [F25Relevant Authority] shall establish (and may from time to time vary) criteria which should be satisfied by a body seeking registration as a social landlord; and in deciding whether to register a body [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall have regard to whether those criteria are met.

(2)The [F25Relevant Authority] shall establish (and may from time to time vary) criteria which should be satisfied where such a body seeks to be removed from the register of social landlords; and in deciding whether to remove a body from the register the [F25Relevant Authority] shall have regard to whether those criteria are met.

(3)Before establishing or varying any such criteria [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall consult such bodies representative of registered social landlords, and such bodies representative of local authorities, as it thinks fit.

(4)The [F25Relevant Authority] shall publish the criteria for registration and the criteria for removal from the register in such manner as [F17the Welsh Ministers] considers appropriate for bringing the criteria to the notice of bodies representative of registered social landlords and bodies representative of local authorities.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F25Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

6 Appeal against decision on removal.E+W

(1)A body which is aggrieved by a decision of [F17the Welsh Ministers]—

(a)not to register it as a social landlord, or

(b)to remove or not to remove it from the register of social landlords,

may appeal against the decision to the High Court.

(2)If an appeal is brought against a decision relating to the removal of a body from the register, [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall not remove the body from the register until the appeal has been finally determined or is withdrawn.

(3)As soon as may be after an appeal is brought against a decision relating to the removal of a body from the register, [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice of the appeal—

(a)in the case of a registered charity, to the [F26Charity Commission],

(b)in the case of an industrial and provident society, to the [F27Financial Conduct Authority], and

(c)in the case of [F28a company (including a company that is a registered charity)], to the registrar of companies.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F26Words in s. 6(3) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 186; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7S. 6 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

S. 6 restricted (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 3

[F29Voluntary undertakingsE+W

Textual Amendments

F29S. 6A and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 41, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(f)

6AVoluntary undertakingsE+W

(1)A registered social landlord may give the Welsh Ministers an undertaking in respect of any matter concerning housing.

(2)The Welsh Ministers may prescribe a procedure to be followed in giving an undertaking.

(3)The Welsh Ministers must have regard to any undertaking offered or given in exercising a regulatory or enforcement power.

(4)The Welsh Ministers may base a decision about whether to exercise a regulatory or enforcement power wholly or partly on the extent to which an undertaking has been honoured.

(5)In this section, “regulatory or enforcement power” means a power exercisable under any of the following provisions—

  • section 35,

  • section 37,

  • section 38,

  • Chapter 4A of this Part,

  • paragraphs 4 and 6 to 15H of Part 2 of Schedule 1,

  • Part 3A of Schedule 1,

  • Part 4 of Schedule 1.

(6)This section does not apply in relation to a registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]

Regulation of registered social landlordsU.K.

7 Regulation of registered social landlords.U.K.

Schedule 1 has effect for the regulation of registered social landlords.

  • Part I relates to the control of payments to members and similar matters.

  • Part II relates to the constitution, change of rules, amalgamation or dissolution of a registered social landlord.

  • [F30Part 3A relates to inspection.]

  • Part III relates to accounts and audit.

  • Part IV relates to inquiries into the affairs of a registered social landlord.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I3S. 7 wholly in force 1.10.1996; s. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 7 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, arts. 2, 3; s. 7 in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch. to that S.I.)

F31Chapter IIU.K. Disposal of land and related matters

Textual Amendments

F31Pt. 1: The system of "registered social landlords" under this Part is replaced (8.9.2008 for specified purposes and 1.12.2008, 16.2.2009, 1.4.2009, 7.9.2009 and 1.4.2010 for further purposes) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), Pt. 2. This Part continues to apply in relation to Wales with certain provisions applied in relation to England and certain provisions preserved although they apply to England only, see s. 60 of the affecting Act; S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 3 (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/363, art. 2; S.I. 2009/803, art. 7; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Power of registered social landlord to dispose of landE+W

8 Power of registered social landlord to dispose of land.E+W

(1)A registered social landlord has power by virtue of this section and not otherwise to dispose, in such manner as it thinks fit, of land held by it.

(2)Section 39 of the M3Settled Land Act 1925 (disposal of land by trustees) does not apply to the disposal of land by a registered social landlord; and accordingly the disposal need not be for the best consideration in money that can reasonably be obtained.

Nothing in this subsection shall be taken to authorise any action on the part of a charity which would conflict with the trusts of the charity.

(3)This section has effect subject to section 9 (control by [F32Relevant Authority] of land transactions).

Textual Amendments

F32Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8S. 8 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Marginal Citations

Control by [F33Welsh Minsters] of land transactionsE+W

Textual Amendments

F33Words in s. 9 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(1)(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

9 Consent required for disposal of land by registered social landlord.E+W

(1)The consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers]. . ., is required for any disposal of land by a registered social landlord under section 8.

[F34(1A)The consent—

(a)if given by the Housing Corporation, shall be given by order under its seal, and

(b)[F35Consent given by] the [F36Welsh Ministers ] , [F37under this section] shall be given by order in writing.]

(2)The consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] may be so given—

(a)generally to all registered social landlords or to a particular landlord or description of landlords;

(b)in relation to particular land or in relation to a particular description of land,

and may be given subject to conditions.

(3)Before giving any consent other than a consent in relation to a particular landlord or particular land, [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall consult such bodies representative of registered social landlords as it thinks fit.

(4)A disposal of a house by a registered social landlord made without the consent required by this section is void unless—

(a)the disposal is to an individual (or to two or more individuals),

(b)the disposal does not extend to any other house, and

(c)the landlord reasonably believes that the individual or individuals intend to use the house as their principal dwelling.

(5)Any other disposal by a registered social landlord which requires consent under this section is valid in favour of a person claiming under the landlord notwithstanding that that consent has not been given; and a person dealing with a registered social landlord, or with a person claiming under such a landlord, shall not be concerned to see or inquire whether any such consent has been given.

(6)Where at the time of its removal from the register of social landlords a body owns land, this section continues to apply to that land after the removal as if the body concerned continued to be a registered social landlord.

(7)For the purposes of this section “disposal” means sale, lease, mortgage, charge or any other disposition.

(8)This section has effect subject to section 10 (lettings and other disposals not requiring consent of [F38Relevant Authority]).

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F34S. 9(1A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 84(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F36Words in s. 9(1A)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F38Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10S. 9(6) extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 6

Commencement Information

I4S. 9 wholly in force 1.10.1996; s. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 9(3) in force at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2, and s. 9 in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in the Sch. to that S.I.)

10 Lettings and other disposals not requiring consent of [F39Relevant Authority].E+W

(1)A letting by a registered social landlord does not require consent under section 9 if it is—

(a)a letting of land under an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy, or what would be an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy but for any of paragraphs 4 to 8, or paragraph 12(1)(h), [F40or any of paragraphs 12ZA to 12B,] of Schedule 1 to the M4Housing Act 1988, or

(b)a letting of land under a secure tenancy or what would be a secure tenancy but for any of paragraphs 2 to 12 of Schedule 1 to the M5Housing Act 1985.

(2)Consent under section 9 is not required in the case of a disposal to which section 81 or 133 of the Housing Act 1988 applies (certain disposals for which the consent of the Secretary of State is required).

(3)Consent under section 9 is not required for a disposal under Part V of the Housing Act 1985 (the right to buy) or under the right conferred by section 16 below (the right to acquire).

Textual Amendments

F39Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11S. 10 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Marginal Citations

[F4111 Covenant for repayment of discount on disposalE+W

(1)Where on a disposal of a house by a registered social landlord, in accordance with a consent given by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under section 9, a discount has been given to the purchaser, and the consent does not provide otherwise, the conveyance, grant or assignment shall contain a covenant binding on the purchaser and his successors in title to the following effect.

(2)The covenant shall be to pay to the landlord such sum (if any) as the landlord may demand in accordance with subsection (3) on the occasion of the first relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal and which takes place within the period of five years beginning with the conveyance, grant or assignment.

(3)The landlord may demand such sum as he considers appropriate, up to and including the maximum amount specified in this section.

(4)The maximum amount which may be demanded by the landlord is a percentage of the price or premium paid for the first relevant disposal which is equal to the percentage discount given to the purchaser in respect of the disposal of the house by the landlord.

(5)But for each complete year which has elapsed after the conveyance, grant or assignment and before the first relevant disposal the maximum amount which may be demanded by the landlord is reduced by one-fifth.

(6)Subsections (3) to (5) are subject to section 11A.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F41Ss. 11-11B substituted for s. 11 (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 199(1), 270(3)(a) (with s. 199(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12Ss. 11-12 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

11AIncrease in value of house attributable to home improvements to be disregardedE+W

(1)In calculating the maximum amount which may be demanded by the landlord under section 11, such amount (if any) of the price or premium paid for the first relevant disposal which is attributable to improvements made to the house—

(a)by the person by whom the disposal is, or is to be, made, and

(b)after the conveyance, grant or assignment and before the disposal,

shall be disregarded.

(2)The amount to be disregarded under this section shall be such amount as may be agreed between the parties or determined by the district valuer.

(3)The district valuer shall not be required by virtue of this section to make a determination for the purposes of this section unless—

(a)it is reasonably practicable for him to do so; and

(b)his reasonable costs in making the determination are paid by the person by whom the disposal is, or is to be, made.

(4)If the district valuer does not make a determination for the purposes of this section (and in default of an agreement), no amount is required to be disregarded under this section.]

Textual Amendments

F41Ss. 11-11B substituted for s. 11 (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 199(1), 270(3)(a) (with s. 199(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12Ss. 11-12 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

12 Priority of charge for repayment of discount.E+W

(1)The charge taking effect by virtue of [F42 section 11B ] (charge for repayment of discount) has priority immediately after any legal charge securing an amount—

(a)left outstanding by the purchaser, or

(b)advanced to him by an approved lending institution for the purpose of enabling him to acquire the interest disposed of on the first disposal,

subject to the following provisions.

(2)An advance which is made for a purpose other than that mentioned in subsection (1)(b) and which is secured by a legal charge having priority to the charge taking effect by virtue of [F42 section 11B ] , and any further advance which is so secured, shall rank in priority to that charge if, and only if, the registered social landlord by notice served on the institution concerned gives consent.

The landlord shall give consent if the purpose of the advance or further advance is an approved purpose.

(3)The registered social landlord may at any time by notice served on an approved lending institution postpone the charge taking effect by virtue of [F42 section 11B ] to an advance or further advance which—

(a)is made to the purchaser by that institution, and

(b)is secured by a legal charge not having priority to that charge;

and the landlord shall serve such a notice if the purpose of the advance or further advance is an approved purpose.

(4)The covenant required by [F42 section 11B ] does not, by virtue of its binding successors in title of the purchaser, bind a person exercising rights under a charge having priority over the charge taking effect by virtue of that section, or a person deriving title under him.

A provision of the conveyance, grant or assignment, or of a collateral agreement, is void in so far as it purports to authorise a forfeiture, or to impose a penalty or disability, in the event of any such person failing to comply with that covenant.

(5)In this section “approved lending institution” means—

(a)a building society, bank, insurance company or friendly society,

(b)[F17the Welsh Ministers], or

[F43(c)an authorised mortgage lender (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1985 (see section 622 of that Act)).]

(6)The following are “approved purposes” for the purposes of this section—

(a)to enable the purchaser to defray, or to defray on his behalf, any of the following—

(i)the cost of any works to the house,

(ii)any service charge payable in respect of the house for works, whether or not to the house, and

(iii)any service charge or other amount payable in respect of the house for insurance, whether or not of the house, and

(b)to enable the purchaser to discharge, or to discharge on his behalf, any of the following—

(i)so much as is still outstanding of any advance or further advance which ranks in priority to the charge taking effect by virtue of [F42 section 11B ] ,

(ii)any arrears of interest on such an advance or further advance, and

(iii)any costs and expenses incurred in enforcing payment of any such interest, or repayment (in whole or in part) of any such advance or further advance.

In this subsection “service charge” has the meaning given by section 621A of the Housing Act 1985.

(7)Where different parts of an advance or further advance are made for different purposes, each of those parts shall be regarded as a separate advance or further advance for the purposes of this section.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F42Words in s. 12 substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 199(2), 270(3)(a) (with s. 199(3))

F43S. 12(5)(c) substituted (22.9.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 307(7), 325(2)(a)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12Ss. 11-12 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

C13S. 12 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. paras. 1, 11

[F4412ARight of first refusal for registered social landlordE+W

(1)Where on a disposal of a house by a registered social landlord, in accordance with a consent given by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under section 9, a discount has been given to the purchaser, and the consent does not provide otherwise, the conveyance, grant or assignment shall contain the following covenant, which shall be binding on the purchaser and his successors in title.

(2)The covenant shall be to the effect that, until the end of the period of ten years beginning with the conveyance, grant or assignment, there will be no relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal, unless the prescribed conditions have been satisfied in relation to that or a previous such disposal.

(3)In subsection (2) “the prescribed conditions” means such conditions as are prescribed by regulations under this section at the time when the conveyance, grant or assignment is made.

(4)The [F45Welsh Ministers] may by regulations prescribe such conditions as [F46they] [F47consider] appropriate for and in connection with conferring on—

(a)a registered social landlord which has made a disposal as mentioned in subsection (1), or

(b)such other person as is determined in accordance with the regulations,

a right of first refusal to have a disposal within subsection (5) made to him for such consideration as is mentioned in section 12B.

(5)The disposals within this subsection are—

(a)a reconveyance or conveyance of the house; and

(b)a surrender or assignment of the lease.

(6)Regulations under this section may, in particular, make provision—

(a)for the purchaser to offer to make such a disposal to such person or persons as may be prescribed;

(b)for a prescribed recipient of such an offer to be able either to accept the offer or to nominate some other person as the person by whom the offer may be accepted;

(c)for the person who may be so nominated to be either a person of a prescribed description or a person whom the prescribed recipient considers, having regard to any prescribed matters, to be a more appropriate person to accept the offer;

(d)for a prescribed recipient making such a nomination to give a notification of the nomination to the person nominated, the purchaser and any other prescribed person;

(e)for authorising a nominated person to accept the offer and for determining which acceptance is to be effective where the offer is accepted by more than one person;

(f)for the period within which the offer may be accepted or within which any other prescribed step is to be, or may be, taken;

(g)for the circumstances in which the right of first refusal lapses (whether following the service of a notice to complete or otherwise) with the result that the purchaser is able to make a disposal on the open market;

(h)for the manner in which any offer, acceptance or notification is to be communicated.

(7)In subsection (6) any reference to the purchaser is a reference to the purchaser or his successor in title.

Nothing in that subsection affects the generality of subsection (4).

(8)Regulations under this section—

(a)may make different provision with respect to different cases or descriptions of case; and

(b)shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F48the National Assembly for Wales] .

(9)The limitation imposed by a covenant within subsection (2) is a local land charge.

(10)The Chief Land Registrar must enter in the register of title a restriction reflecting the limitation imposed by any such covenant.

(11)Where there is a relevant disposal which is an exempted disposal by virtue of section 15(4)(d) or (e) (compulsory disposal or disposal of yard, garden, &c)—

(a)the covenant required by this section is not binding on the person to whom the disposal is made or any successor in title of his, and

(b)the covenant ceases to apply in relation to the property disposed of.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F44Ss. 12A, 12B inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 18.1.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 200(1), 270(2)(b), (3)(a) (with s. 200(3))

F45Words in s. 12A(4) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F46Word in s. 12A(4) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(c), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F47Word in s. 12A(4) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(e), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F48Words in s. 12A(8)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C14S. 12A applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

12BConsideration payable for disposal under section 12AE+W

(1)The consideration for a disposal made in respect of a right of first refusal as mentioned in section 12A(4) shall be such amount as may be agreed between the parties, or determined by the district valuer, as being the amount which is to be taken to be the value of the house at the time when the offer is made (as determined in accordance with regulations under that section).

(2)That value shall be taken to be the price which, at that time, the interest to be reconveyed, conveyed, surrendered or assigned would realise if sold on the open market by a willing vendor, on the assumption that any liability under the covenant required by section 11 (repayment of discount on early disposal) would be discharged by the vendor.

(3)If the offer is accepted in accordance with regulations under section 12A, no payment shall be required in pursuance of any such covenant as is mentioned in subsection (2), but the consideration shall be reduced, subject to subsection (4), by such amount (if any) as, on a disposal made at the time the offer was made, being a relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal, would fall to be paid under that covenant.

(4)Where there is a charge on the house having priority over the charge to secure payment of the sum due under the covenant mentioned in subsection (2), the consideration shall not be reduced under subsection (3) below the amount necessary to discharge the outstanding sum secured by the first-mentioned charge at the date of the offer (as determined in accordance with regulations under section 12A).]

Textual Amendments

F44Ss. 12A, 12B inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 18.1.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 200(1), 270(2)(b), (3)(a) (with s. 200(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C15S. 12B applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

13 Restriction on disposal of houses in National Parks, &c.E+W

(1)On the disposal by a registered social landlord, in accordance with a consent given by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under section 9, of a house situated in—

(a)a National Park,

(b)an area designated under [F49section 82 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000] as an area of outstanding natural beauty, or

(c)an area designated as a rural area by order under section 157 of the M6Housing Act 1985,

the conveyance, grant or assignment may (unless it contains a condition of a kind mentioned in section 33(2)(b) or (c) of the Housing Act 1985 (right of pre-emption or restriction on assignment) [F50 or a covenant as mentioned in section 12A(2) of this Act (right of first refusal for registered social landlord) ] ) contain a covenant to the following effect limiting the freedom of the purchaser (including any successor in title of his and any person deriving title under him or such a successor) to dispose of the house.

(2)The limitation is that until such time (if any) as may be notified in writing by the registered social landlord to the purchaser or a successor in title of his, there will be no relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal without the written consent of the landlord.

(3)That consent shall not be withheld if the person to whom the disposal is made (or, if it is made to more than one person, at least one of them) has, throughout the period of three years immediately preceding the application for consent—

(a)had his place of work in a region designated by order under section 157(3) of the Housing Act 1985 which, or part of which, is comprised in the National Park or area concerned, or

(b)had his only or principal home in such a region,

or if he has had the one in part or parts of that period and the other in the remainder.

The region need not have been the same throughout the period.

(4)A disposal in breach of such a covenant as is mentioned above is void.

(5)The limitation imposed by such a covenant is a local land charge and, [F51if the first disposal involves registration under the Land Registration Act 2002, the Chief Land Registrar shall enter in the register of title a restriction reflecting the limitation].

(6)In this section “purchaser” means the person acquiring the interest disposed of by the first disposal.

(7)Where there is a relevant disposal which is an exempted disposal by virtue of section 15(4)(d) or (e) (compulsory disposal or disposal of yard, garden, &c.), any such covenant as is mentioned in this section ceases to apply in relation to the property disposed of.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F49Words in s. 13(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by 2000 C. 37, s. 93, Sch. 15 Pt. I para. 14; S.I. 2001/114, art. 2(2)(e); S.I. 2001/1410, art. 2(g)

F50Words in s. 13(1) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 200(2), 270(3)(a) (with s. 200(3))

F51Words in s. 13(5) substituted (13.10.2003) by Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9), s. 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 35 (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C16S. 13 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. paras. 1, 11

C17S. 13 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Marginal Citations

14 Treatment of options.E+W

(1)For the purposes of sections 9 to 13 the grant of an option enabling a person to call for a relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal shall be treated as such a disposal made to him.

(2)For the purposes of section 13(2) (requirement of consent to disposal of house in National Park, &c.) consent to such a grant shall be treated as consent to a disposal made in pursuance of the option.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C18S. 14 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch.paras. 1, 11

C19S. 14 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

15 Relevant and exempted disposals.E+W

(1)In sections 11 to 14 the expression “relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal” shall be construed as follows.

(2)A disposal, whether of the whole or part of the house, is a relevant disposal if it is—

(a)a conveyance of the freehold or an assignment of the lease, or

(b)the grant of a lease or sub-lease (other than a mortgage term) for a term of more than 21 years otherwise than at a rack-rent.

(3)For the purposes of subsection (2)(b) it shall be assumed—

(a)that any option to renew or extend a lease or sub-lease, whether or not forming part of a series of options, is exercised, and

(b)that any option to terminate a lease or sub-lease is not exercised.

(4)A disposal is an exempted disposal if—

(a)it is a disposal of the whole of the house and a conveyance of the freehold or an assignment of the lease and the person or each of the persons to whom it is made is a qualifying person (as defined in subsection (5));

(b)it is a vesting of the whole of the house in a person taking under a will or on an intestacy;

(c)it is a disposal of the whole of the house in pursuance of any such order as is mentioned in subsection (6);

(d)it is a compulsory disposal (as defined in subsection (7));

(e)the property disposed of is a yard, garden, outhouses or appurtenances belonging to a house or usually enjoyed with it.

(5)For the purposes of subsection (4)(a) a person is a qualifying person in relation to a disposal if—

(a)he is the person or one of the persons by whom the disposal is made,

(b)he is the spouse or a former spouse [F52 , or the civil partner or a former civil partner, ] of that person or one of those persons, or

(c)he is a member of the family of that person or one of those persons and has resided with him throughout the period of twelve months ending with the disposal.

(6)The orders referred to in subsection (4)(c) are orders under—

(a)section 24 or 24A of the M7Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (property adjustment orders or orders for the sale of property in connection with matrimonial proceedings);

(b)section 2 of the M8Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (orders as to financial provision to be made from estate);

(c)section 17 of the M9Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (property adjustment orders or orders for the sale of property after overseas divorce, &c.); F53...

(d)paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the M10Children Act 1989 (orders for financial relief against parents).[F54; or

(e)Part 2 or 3 of Schedule 5, or paragraph 9 of Schedule 7, to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (property adjustment orders, or orders for the sale of property, in connection with civil partnership proceedings or after overseas dissolution of civil partnership, etc.).]

(7)For the purposes of subsection (4)(d) a compulsory disposal is a disposal of property which is acquired compulsorily, or is acquired by a person who has made or would have made, or for whom another person has made or would have made, a compulsory purchase order authorising its compulsory purchase for the purposes for which it is acquired.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C20S. 15 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. paras. 1, 11

C21S. 15 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 179, 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Marginal Citations

[F5515ATreatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 11E+W

(1)If a purchaser or his successor in title enters into an agreement within subsection (3), any liability arising under the covenant required by section 11 shall be determined as if a relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal had occurred at the appropriate time.

(2)In subsection (1) “the appropriate time” means—

(a)the time when the agreement is entered into, or

(b)if it was made before the beginning of the discount repayment period, immediately after the beginning of that period.

(3)An agreement is within this subsection if it is an agreement between the purchaser or his successor in title and any other person—

(a)which is made (expressly or impliedly) in contemplation of, or in connection with, a disposal to be made, or made, by virtue of section 8,

(b)which is made before the end of the discount repayment period, and

(c)under which a relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal is or may be required to be made to any person after the end of that period.

(4)Such an agreement is within subsection (3)—

(a)whether or not the date on which the relevant disposal is to take place is specified in the agreement, and

(b)whether or not any requirement to make that disposal is or may be made subject to the fulfilment of any condition.

(5)The [F56Welsh Ministers] may by order provide—

(a)for subsection (1) to apply to agreements of any description specified in the order in addition to those within subsection (3);

(b)for subsection (1) not to apply to agreements of any description so specified to which it would otherwise apply.

(6)An order under subsection (5)—

(a)may make different provision with respect to different cases or descriptions of case; and

(b)shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F57the National Assembly for Wales] .

(7)In this section—

  • “agreement” includes arrangement;

  • “the discount repayment period” means the period of three or five years that applies for the purposes of section 11(2) (depending on whether an offer such as is mentioned in section 199(3) of the Housing Act 2004 was made before or on or after the coming into force of that section).]

Textual Amendments

F55S. 15A inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 18.1.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 201(1), 270(2)(b), (3)(a) (with s. 201(2))

F56Words in s. 15A(5) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F57Words in s. 15A(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Right of tenant to acquire dwellingE+W

16 Right of tenant to acquire dwelling.E+W

[F58(1)The tenant of a dwelling in Wales has a right to acquire the dwelling if—

(a)the landlord is a registered social landlord or a registered provider of social housing,

(b)the tenancy is—

(i)an assured tenancy, other than an assured shorthold tenancy or a long tenancy, or

(ii)a secure tenancy,

(c)the dwelling was provided with public money and has remained in the social rented sector, and

(d)the tenant satisfies any further qualifying conditions applicable under Part V of the Housing Act 1985 (the right to buy) as it applies in relation to the right conferred by this section.]

(2)For this purpose a dwelling shall be regarded as provided with public money if—

(a)it was provided or acquired wholly or in part by means of a grant under section 18 (social housing grant),

(b)it was provided or acquired wholly or in part by applying or appropriating sums standing in the disposal proceeds fund of a registered social landlord (see section 25), or

(c)it was acquired by a registered social landlord [F59or a [F60private registered provider] of social housing] after the commencement of this paragraph on a disposal by a public sector landlord at a time when it was capable of being let as a separate dwelling.

(3)A dwelling shall be regarded for the purposes of this section as having remained within the social rented sector if, since it was so provided or acquired—

(a)the person holding the freehold interest in the dwelling has been either a [F61, a [F60private registered provider] of social housing] or a public sector landlord; and

(b)any person holding an interest as lessee (otherwise than as mortgagee) in the dwelling has been—

(i)an individual holding otherwise than under a long tenancy; or

(ii)a [F62, a [F60private registered provider] of social housing ] or a public sector landlord.

[F63(3A)In subsection (3)(a) the reference to the freehold interest in the dwelling includes a reference to such an interest in the dwelling as is held by the landlord under a lease granted in pursuance of paragraph 3 of Schedule 9 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (mandatory leaseback to former freeholder on collective enfranchisement).]

(4)A dwelling shall be regarded for the purposes of this section as provided by means of a grant under section 18 (social housing grant) if, and only if, [F17the Welsh Ministers] when making the grant notified the recipient that the dwelling was to be so regarded.

The [F64Relevant Authority] shall before making the grant inform the applicant that it proposes to give such a notice and allow him an opportunity to withdraw his application within a specified time.

F65(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F65(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F65(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F59Words in s. 16(2)(c) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(1)(b), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F61Words in s. 16(3)(a) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(1)(c), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F62Words in s. 16(3)(b)(ii) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(1)(c), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F63S. 16(3A) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 202(2), 270(3)(a) (with s. 202(3))

F64Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C22S. 16 restricted (1.4.1997) by Housing Act 1985 c. 68, Pt. V (see s. 122(4)) as modified by S.I. 1997/619, art. 2(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 4, Sch. 2

S. 16 applied (10.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1135, art. 2, Sch.

C25S. 16(2)(c) restricted (5.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[F6616AExtension of section 16 to dwellings funded by grants under section 27AE+W

(1)Section 16 applies in relation to a dwelling [F67 in Wales] (“a funded dwelling”) provided or acquired wholly or in part by means of a grant under section 27A (grants to bodies other than registered social landlords) with the following modifications.

(2)In section 16(1) the reference to a registered social landlord includes a reference to any person to whom a grant has been paid under section 27A.

(3)In section 16(2) and (4) any reference to section 18 includes a reference to section 27A.

(4)For the purposes of section 16 a funded dwelling is to be regarded as having remained within the social rented sector in relation to any relevant time if, since it was acquired or provided as mentioned in subsection (1) above, it was used—

(a)by the recipient of the grant mentioned in that subsection, or

(b)if section 27B applies in relation to the grant, by each person to whom the grant was, or is treated as having been, paid,

exclusively for the purposes for which the grant was made or any other purposes agreed to by [F17the Welsh Ministers].

(5)In subsection (4) “relevant time” means a time when the dwelling would not be treated as being within the social rented sector by virtue of section 16(3).]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F66S. 16A inserted (17.2.2005 for E.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 221, 270(4), (5)(c); S.I. 2005/326, art. 2(b)

F67Words in s. 16A(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(2), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

17 Right of tenant to acquire dwelling: supplementary provisions.E+W

(1)The [F68Welsh Ministers] may by order—

(a)specify the amount or rate of discount to be given on the exercise of the right conferred by section 16; and

(b)designate rural areas in relation to dwellings in which the right conferred by that section does not arise.

(2)The provisions of Part V of the Housing Act 1985 apply in relation to the right to acquire under section 16—

(a)subject to any order under subsection (1) above, and

(b)subject to such other exceptions, adaptations and other modifications as may be specified by regulations made by the [F69Welsh Ministers] .

(3)The regulations may provide—

(a)that the powers of the Secretary of State under sections 164 to 170 of that Act (powers to intervene, give directions or assist) do not apply,

(b)that paragraphs 1 and 3 (exceptions for charities and certain housing associations), and paragraph 11 (right of appeal to Secretary of State), of Schedule 5 to that Act do not apply,

(c)that the provisions of Part V of that Act relating to the right to acquire on rent to mortgage terms do not apply,

(d)that the provisions of that Part relating to restrictions on disposals in National Parks, &c. do not apply, and

(e)that the provisions of that Part relating to the preserved right to buy do not apply.

Nothing in this subsection affects the generality of the power conferred by subsection (2).

(4)The specified exceptions, adaptations and other modifications shall take the form of textual amendments of the provisions of Part V of that Act as they apply in relation to the right to buy under that Part; and the first regulations, and any subsequent consolidating regulations, shall set out the provisions of Part V as they so apply.

(5)An order or regulations under this section—

(a)may make different provision for different cases or classes of case including different areas, and

(b)may contain such incidental, supplementary and transitional provisions as the [F70Welsh Ministers] considers appropriate.

(6)Before making an order which would have the effect that an area ceased to be designated under subsection (1)(b), the [F71Welsh Ministers] shall consult—

(a)the local housing authority or authorities in whose district the area or any part of it is situated or, if the order is general in its effect, local housing authorities in general, and

(b)such bodies appearing to [F72them] to be representative of registered social landlords as [F73they] [F74consider] appropriate.

(7)An order or regulations under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either [F75the National Assembly for Wales] .

Textual Amendments

F68Words in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F69Words in s. 17(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F70Words in s. 17(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F71Words in s. 17(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F72Word in s. 17(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(d), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F73Word in s. 17(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(c), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F74Word in s. 17(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(e), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F75Words in s. 17(7) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C28S. 17 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 184(1), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Chapter IIIU.K. Grants and other financial matters

Grants and other financial assistanceE+W

18 Social housing grants.E+W

(1)The [F76Relevant Authority] may make grants to registered social landlords in respect of expenditure incurred or to be incurred by them in connection with their housing activities.

(2)The [F76Relevant Authority]F77... shall specify in relation to grants under this section—

(a)the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for grant,

(b)the circumstances in which grant is or is not to be payable,

(c)the method for calculating, and any limitations on, the amount of grant, and

(d)the manner in which, and time or times at which, grant is to be paid.

(3)In making a grant under this section, [F17the Welsh Ministers] may provide that the grant is conditional on compliance by the landlord with such conditions as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify.

(4)The [F76Relevant Authority] may, with the agreement of a local housing authority, appoint the authority to act as its agent in connection with the assessment and payment of grant under this section.

[F78(5)The appointment—

(a)if made by the Housing Corporation, shall be on such terms as the Housing Corporation may, with the approval of the Secretary of State given with the consent of the Treasury, specify, and

(b)[F79An appointment made by] the [F80Welsh Ministers] [F81under this section] , shall be on such terms as the [F80Welsh Ministers] may [F82specify;

and the authority shall act in accordance with those terms.]]

(6)Where—

(a)a grant under this section is payable to a registered social landlord, and

(b)at any time property to which the grant relates becomes vested in, or is leased for a term of years to, or reverts to, another registered social landlord, or trustees for another such landlord,

this section (including this subsection) shall have effect after that time as if the grant, or such proportion of it as is specified or determined under subsection (7), were payable to the other landlord.

(7)The proportion mentioned in subsection (6) is that which, in the circumstances of the particular case—

(a)[F17the Welsh Ministers], acting in accordance with such principles as it may from time to time determine, may specify as being appropriate, or

(b)[F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine to be appropriate.

F83(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F76Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F77Words in s. 18(2) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 8, Sch. 16

F78S. 18(5) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 85(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F80Words in s. 18(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C31S. 18(2)(7) extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I5S. 18 wholly in force 1.4.1997: s. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 18(2)(7) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4 and s. 18 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

19 Land subject to housing management agreement.E+W

A registered social landlord is not entitled to a grant under section 18 (social housing grant) in respect of land comprised in a management agreement within the meaning of the M11Housing Act 1985 (see sections 27(2) and 27B(4) of that Act: delegation of housing management functions by certain authorities).

Marginal Citations

20 Purchase grant where right to acquire exercised.E+W

(1)The [F84Relevant Authority] shall make grants to registered social landlords [F85and [F86private registered providers] of social housing] in respect of discounts given by them to persons exercising the right to acquire conferred by section 16.

(2)The amount of the grant for any year shall be the aggregate value of the discounts given in that year.

(3)The [F84Relevant Authority]F87... shall specify in relation to grants under this section—

(a)the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for grant,

(b)the manner in which, and time or times at which, grant is to be paid.

(4)In making a grant [F17the Welsh Ministers] may provide that the grant is conditional on compliance by the registered social landlord [F88or [F89private registered provider] of social housing] with such conditions as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F84Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F85Words in s. 20(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(3)(a), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F87Words in s. 20(3) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 9, Sch. 16

F89Words in s. 20(4) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(3)(b), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C34S. 20(3) extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I6S. 20 wholly in force 1.4.1997: s. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 20(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4 and s. 20 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

21 Purchase grant in respect of other disposals.E+W

(1)The [F90Relevant Authority] may make grants to registered social landlords [F91and [F92private registered providers] of social housing ] in respect of discounts on disposals by them of dwellings [F93in Wales] to tenants otherwise than in pursuance of the right conferred by section 16.

(2)The [F90Relevant Authority] shall make such a grant if the tenant was entitled to exercise the right conferred by section 16 [F94or by section 180 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008] in relation to another dwelling of the [F95landlord or provider (as the case may be)] .

The amount of the grant in such a case shall not exceed the amount of the discount to which the tenant would have been entitled in respect of the other dwelling.

(3)The [F90Relevant Authority]F96... shall specify in relation to grants under this section—

(a)the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for grant;

(b)the circumstances in which grant is or is not to be payable;

(c)the method for calculating, and any limitations on, the amount of grant; and

(d)the manner in which, and time or times at which, grant is to be paid.

(4)In making a grant under this section, [F17the Welsh Ministers] may provide that the grant is conditional on compliance by the registered social landlord [F97or [F98private registered provider] of social housing] with such conditions as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F90Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F91Words in s. 21(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(4)(a)(i), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F93Words in s. 21(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(4)(a)(ii), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F94Words in s. 21(2) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(4)(b)(i), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F95Words in s. 21(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(4)(b)(ii), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F96Words in s. 21(3) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 10, Sch. 16

F97Words in s. 21(4) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 185(4)(c), 325(1) (with s. 189); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C37S. 21(3) extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I7S. 21 wholly in force 1.4.1997: s. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 21(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4 and s. 21 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

22 Assistance from local authorities.E+W

(1)A local authority may promote—

(a)the formation of bodies to act as registered social landlords, and

(b)the extension of the objects or activities of registered social landlords.

(2)A local authority may for the assistance of any registered social landlord subscribe for share or loan capital of the landlord.

(3)A local authority may for the assistance of a registered social landlord—

(a)make grants or loans to the landlord, or

(b)guarantee or join in guaranteeing the payment of the principal of, and interest on, money borrowed by the landlord (including money borrowed by the issue of loan capital) or of interest on share capital issued by the landlord.

(4)A local housing authority may sell or supply under a hire-purchase agreement furniture to the occupants of houses provided by a registered social landlord, and may buy furniture for that purpose.

In this subsection “hire-purchase agreement” means a hire-purchase agreement or conditional sale agreement within the meaning of the M12Consumer Credit Act 1974.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C38S. 22 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

Marginal Citations

23 Loans by Public Works Loans Commissioners.E+W

(1)The Public Works Loans Commissioners may lend money to a registered social landlord—

(a)for the purpose of constructing or improving, or facilitating or encouraging the construction or improvement, of dwellings,

(b)for the purchase of dwellings which the landlord desires to purchase with a view to their improvement, and

(c)for the purchase and development of land.

(2)A loan for any of those purposes, and interest on the loan, shall be secured by a mortgage of—

(a)the land in respect of which that purpose is to be carried out, and

(b)such other lands (if any) as may be offered as security for the loan;

and the money lent shall not exceed three-quarters (or, if the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the loan is guaranteed by a local authority, nine-tenths) of the value, to be ascertained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Commissioners, of the estate or interest in the land proposed to be so mortgaged.

(3)Loans may be made by instalments as the building of dwellings or other work on the land mortgaged under subsection (2) progresses (so, however, that the total amount lent does not at any time exceed the amount specified in that subsection); and a mortgage may accordingly be made to secure such loans to be so made.

(4)If the loan exceeds two-thirds of the value referred to in subsection (2), and is not guaranteed as to principal and interest by a local authority, the Public Works Loans Commissioners shall require, in addition to such a mortgage as is mentioned in that subsection, such further security as they think fit.

(5)Subject to subsection (6), the period for repayment of a loan under this section shall not exceed 40 years, and no money shall be lent on mortgage of any land unless the estate proposed to be mortgaged is either an estate in fee simple absolute in possession or an estate for a term of years absolute of which not less than 50 years are unexpired at the date of the loan.

(6)Where a loan under this section is made for the purpose of carrying out a scheme for the provision of houses approved by the [F99Welsh Ministers] , the maximum period for the repayment of the loan is 50 instead of 40 years, and money may be lent on the mortgage of an estate for a term of years absolute of which a period of not less than ten years in excess of the period fixed for the repayment of the sums advanced remains unexpired at the date of the loan.

Textual Amendments

F99Words in s. 23(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C39S. 23 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

Treatment of disposal proceedsE+W

24 The disposal proceeds fund.E+W

(1)A registered social landlord shall show separately in its accounts for any period ending after the coming into force of this section its net disposal proceeds.

(2)The net disposal proceeds of a registered social landlord are—

(a)the net proceeds of sale received by it in respect of any disposal of land to a tenant—

(i)in pursuance of the right conferred by section 16 [F100above or section 180 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008] (right of tenant to acquire dwelling), or

(ii)in respect of which a grant was made under section 21 (purchase grant in respect of other disposals);[F101or

(iii)in respect of which a grant was made under section 19 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 in respect of discounts given by it on the disposal to the tenant;]

(b)payments of grant received by it under section 20 or 21 (purchase grant);

[F102(ba)payments of grant received by it under section 19 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 in respect of discounts given by it on disposals of dwellings to tenants;]

(c)where any [F103grant as mentioned in paragraph (b) or (ba)] has been paid to it, any repayments of discount in respect of which the grant was given; and

(d)such other proceeds of sale or payments of grant (if any) as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may from time to time determine.

(3)The net proceeds of sale means the proceeds of sale less an amount calculated in accordance with a determination by [F17the Welsh Ministers].

(4)The disposal proceeds shall be shown in a fund to be known as a disposal proceeds fund.

(5)The method of constituting the fund and showing it in the landlord’s accounts shall be as required by determination of [F17the Welsh Ministers] under paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 (general requirements as to accounts).

(6)Interest shall be added to the fund in accordance with a determination made by [F17the Welsh Ministers].

(7)Where this section applies in relation to the proceeds of sale arising on a disposal, section 27 below (recovery, &c. of social housing grants) and section 52 of the M13Housing Act 1988 (recovery, &c. of grants under that Act and earlier enactments) do not apply.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Commencement Information

I8S. 24 wholly in force 1.4.1997; s. 24 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(3); s.24 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 3 and s. 24 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

Marginal Citations

25 Application or appropriation of disposal proceeds.E+W

(1)The sums standing in the disposal proceeds account of a registered social landlord (“disposal proceeds”) may only be applied or appropriated by it for such purposes and in such manner as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine.

(2)If any disposal proceeds are not applied or appropriated as mentioned in subsection (1) within such time as is specified by determination of [F17the Welsh Ministers], [F17the Welsh Ministers] may direct that the whole or part of them shall be paid to it.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C40S. 25 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I9S. 25 wholly in force 1.4.1997: s. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 25 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4 and s. 25 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

26 Disposal proceeds: power to require information.E+W

(1)The [F104Relevant Authority] may give notice—

(a)to all registered social landlords,

(b)to registered social landlords of a particular description, or

(c)to particular registered social landlords,

requiring them to furnish it with such information as it may reasonably require in connection with the exercise of its functions under sections 24 and 25 (treatment of disposal proceeds).

(2)A notice under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may be given by publication in such manner as [F17the Welsh Ministers] considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of the landlords concerned.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F104Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Recovery, &c. of social housing grantsE+W

27 Recovery, &c. of social housing grants.E+W

(1)Where a registered social landlord has received a grant under section 18 (social housing grant), the following powers are exercisable in such events as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may from time to time determine.

(2)The [F105Relevant Authority] may, acting in accordance with such principles as it has determined—

(a)reduce any grant payable by it, or suspend or cancel any instalment of any such grant, or

(b)direct the registered social landlord to apply or appropriate for such purposes as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify, or to pay to [F17the Welsh Ministers], such amount as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify.

(3)A direction by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under subsection (2)(b) may require the application, appropriation or payment of an amount with interest.

(4)Any such direction shall specify—

(a)the rate or rates of interest (whether fixed or variable) which is or are applicable,

(b)the date from which interest is payable, and

(c)any provision for suspended or reduced interest which is applicable.

The date from which interest is payable must not be earlier than the date of the event giving rise to the exercise of [F17the Welsh Ministers] powers under this section.

(5)In subsection (4)(c)—

(a)provision for suspended interest means provision to the effect that if the principal amount is applied, appropriated or paid before a date specified in the direction, no interest will be payable for any period after the date of the direction; and

(b)provision for reduced interest means provision to the effect that if the principal amount is so applied, appropriated or paid, any interest payable will be payable at a rate or rates lower than the rate or rates which would otherwise be applicable.

(6)Where—

(a)a registered social landlord has received a payment in respect of a grant under section 18, and

(b)at any time property to which the grant relates becomes vested in, or is leased for a term of years to, or reverts to, some other registered social landlord,

this section (including this subsection) shall have effect in relation to periods after that time as if the grant, or such proportion of it as may be determined by [F17the Welsh Ministers] to be appropriate, had been made to that other registered social landlord.

(7)The matters specified in a direction under subsection (4)(a) to (c), and the proportion mentioned in subsection (6), shall be—

(a)such as [F17the Welsh Ministers], acting in accordance with such principles as it may from time to time determine, may specify as being appropriate, or

(b)such as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine to be appropriate in the particular case.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F105Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C41S. 27 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I10S. 27 wholly in force 1.4.1997: s. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 27 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4 and s. 27 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

[F106Grants to bodies other than registered social landlordsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F106Ss. 27A, 27B and cross-heading inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 17.2.2005 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 220, 270(2)(b); S.I. 2005/326, art. 2(a)

27AGrants to bodies other than registered social landlordsU.K.

(1)[F17The Welsh Ministers] may make grants under this section to persons other than registered social landlords.

(2)Grants under this section are grants for any of the following purposes—

(a)acquiring, or repairing and improving, or creating by the conversion of houses or other property, houses to be disposed of—

(i)under equity percentage arrangements, or

(ii)on shared ownership terms;

(b)constructing houses to be disposed of—

(i)under equity percentage arrangements, or

(ii)on shared ownership terms;

(c)providing loans to be secured by mortgages to assist persons to acquire houses for their own occupation;

(d)providing, constructing or improving houses to be kept available for letting;

(e)providing, constructing or improving houses for letting that are to be managed by such registered social landlords, and under arrangements containing such terms, as are approved by [F17the Welsh Ministers];

(f)such other purposes as may be specified in an order under subsection (3).

(3)The [F107Welsh Ministers] may by order make such provision in connection with the making of grants under this section as [F108they] [F109consider] appropriate.

(4)An order under subsection (3) may, in particular, make provision—

(a)defining “equity percentage arrangements” for the purposes of this section;

(b)specifying or describing the bodies from whom loans may be obtained by persons wishing to acquire houses for their own occupation;

(c)dealing with the priority of mortgages entered into by such persons;

(d)specifying purposes additional to those mentioned in subsection (2)(a) to (e).

F110(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6)[F17The Welsh Ministers] shall specify in relation to grants under this section—

(a)the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for grant,

(b)the circumstances in which grant is or is not to be payable,

(c)the method for calculating, and any limitations on, the amount of grant, and

(d)the manner in which, and the time or times at which, grant is to be paid.

F111(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(8)In making a grant to a person under this section [F17the Welsh Ministers] may provide that the grant is conditional on compliance by the person with such conditions as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify.

(9)The conditions that may be so specified include conditions requiring the payment to [F17the Welsh Ministers] in specified circumstances of a sum determined by [F17the Welsh Ministers] (with or without interest).

(10)An order under subsection (3) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F112the National Assembly for Wales] .

(11)In this section—

  • “disposed of on shared ownership terms” has the meaning given by section 2(6);

  • “letting” includes the grant of a licence to occupy.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F107Words in s. 27A(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F108Word in s. 27A(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(c), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F109Word in s. 27A(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(e), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F112Words in s. 27A(10) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

27BTransfer of property funded by grants under section 27AU.K.

(1)Where—

(a)any grant is paid or payable to any person under section 27A, and

(b)at any time property to which the grant relates becomes vested in, or is leased for a term of years to, or reverts to, another person who is not a registered social landlord,

this Part shall have effect, in relation to times falling after that time, as if the grant, or such proportion of it as is determined or specified under subsection (4), had been paid or (as the case may be) were payable to that other person under section 27A.

(2)Where—

(a)any amount is paid or payable to any person by way of grant under section 27A, and

(b)at any time property to which the grant relates becomes vested in, or is leased for a term of years to, or reverts to, a registered social landlord,

this Part shall have effect, in relation to times falling after that time, as if the grant, or such proportion of it as is determined or specified under subsection (4), had been paid or (as the case may be) were payable to that other person under section 18.

(3)In such a case, the relevant section 18 conditions accordingly apply to that grant or proportion of it, in relation to times falling after that time, in place of those specified under section 27A(8).

  • “The relevant section 18 conditions” means such conditions specified under section 18(3) as would have applied at the time of the making of the grant if it had been made under section 18 to a registered social landlord.

(4)The proportion mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) is that which, in the circumstances of the particular case—

(a)[F17the Welsh Ministers], acting in accordance with such principles as it may from time to time determine, may specify as being appropriate, or

(b)[F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine to be appropriate.]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Grants, &c. under earlier enactmentsE+W+S

28 Grants under [F113Part 2] of the Housing Act 1988.E+W

F114(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F115(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)Section 52 of that Act (recovery, &c. of grants) is amended as follows—

(a)in subsection (2)(c), for “to pay to it” substitute “ to apply or appropriate for such purposes as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may specify, or to pay to the [F116Relevant Authority], ”;

(b)in the closing words of subsection (2), for the words from “requiring” to “interest on that amount” substitute “ may require the application, appropriation or payment of an amount with interest ”;

(c)in subsection (7), for the words from “requiring” to “to [F17the Welsh Ministers]” substitute “ requiring the application, appropriation or payment of an amount with interest ”;

(d)in subsection (8)(a), for the words from “the amount” to “is paid” substitute “ the principal amount is applied, appropriated or paid ”;

(e)in subsection (8)(b), for “that amount is so paid” substitute “ the principal amount is so applied, appropriated or paid ”.

(4)In section 53 of that Act (determinations by [F116Relevant Authority]), for subsection (2) (requirement of approval of Secretary of State and, in the case of a general determination, consent of the Treasury) substitute—

“(2)The [F116Relevant Authority] shall not make a general determination under the foregoing provisions of this Part except with the approval of the Secretary of State.”.

(5)In section 55(1) of that Act (surplus rental income: cases in which section applies), omit paragraph (a).

F117(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F113Words in s. 28 heading substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 65(3); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F116Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C49S. 28(3) extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Commencement Information

I11S. 28 wholly in force 1.4.1997; s. 28 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s.28(4) in force at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2; s. 28(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 5 and s. 28 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

29 Commutation of payments of special residual subsidy.E+W

(1)The [F118Welsh Ministers] may, after consultation with a housing association, determine to commute any payments of special residual subsidy payable to the association under paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 5 to the M14Housing Associations Act 1985 for the financial year 1998-99 and subsequent years.

(2)Where the [F119Welsh Ministers make] such a determination the payments of special residual subsidy payable to a housing association shall be commuted into a single sum calculated in such manner, and payable on such date, as the [F120Welsh Ministers] may consider appropriate.

(3)If after a commuted payment has been made to a housing association it appears to the [F121Welsh Ministers] that the payment was smaller or greater than it should have been, the [F121Welsh Ministers] may make a further payment to the association or require the association to repay to [F122them] such sum as [F123they] may direct.

F124(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F118Words in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F119Words in s. 29(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(b), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F120Words in s. 29(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F121Words in s. 29(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F122Word in s. 29(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(d), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F123Word in s. 29(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(c), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I12S. 29 wholly in force 1.4.1997; s. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(3); s. 29 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 3 and s. 29 in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Chapter IVE+W General powers of the [F125Relevant Authority]

Textual Amendments

F125Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

InformationE+W

30 General power to obtain information.E+W

(1)The [F126Relevant Authority] may for any purpose connected with the discharge of any of its functions in relation to registered social landlords serve a notice on a person requiring him—

(a)to give to [F17the Welsh Ministers], at a time and place and in the form and manner specified in the notice, such information relating to the affairs of a registered social landlord as may be specified or described in the notice, or

(b)to produce to [F17the Welsh Ministers] or a person authorised by [F17the Welsh Ministers], at a time and place specified in the notice, any documents relating to the affairs of the registered social landlord which are specified or described in the notice and are in his custody or under his control.

(2)A notice under this section may be served on—

(a)a registered social landlord,

(b)any person who is, or has been, an officer, member, employee or agent of a registered social landlord,

(c)a subsidiary or associate of a registered social landlord,

(d)any person who is, or has been, an officer, member, employee or agent of a subsidiary or associate of a registered social landlord, or

(e)any other person whom [F17the Welsh Ministers] has reason to believe is or may be in possession of relevant information.

In this section “agent” includes banker, solicitor and auditor.

(3)No notice shall be served on a person within paragraphs (b) to (e) of subsection (2) unless—

(a)a notice has been served on the registered social landlord and has not been complied with, or

(b)[F17the Welsh Ministers] believes that the information or documents in question are not in the possession of the landlord.

(4)Nothing in this section authorises [F17the Welsh Ministers] to require—

(a)the disclosure of anything which a person would be entitled to refuse to disclose on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court, or

(b)the disclosure by a banker of anything in breach of any duty of confidentiality owed by him to a person other than a registered social landlord or a subsidiary or associate of a registered social landlord.

[F127(5)A notice under this section—

F128(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)if given by the [F129Welsh Ministers] , shall be given in writing.]

(6)References in this section to a document are to anything in which information of any description is recorded; and in relation to a document in which information is recorded otherwise than in legible form, references to producing it are to producing it in legible form.

(7)Where by virtue of this section documents are produced to any person, he may take copies of or make extracts from them.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F126Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F127S. 30(5) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para.86 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F129Words in s. 30(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C51S. 30 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

31 Enforcement of notice to provide information, &c.E+W

(1)A person who without reasonable excuse fails to do anything required of him by a notice under section 30 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

(2)A person who intentionally alters, suppresses or destroys a document which he has been required by a notice under section 30 to produce commits an offence and is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,

[F130(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or both.]

(3)Proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) or (2) may be brought only by or with the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(4)If a person makes default in complying with a notice under section 30, the High Court may, on the application of [F17the Welsh Ministers], make such order as the court thinks fit for requiring the default to be made good.

Any such order may provide that all the costs or expenses of and incidental to the application shall be borne by the person in default or by any officers of a body who are responsible for its default.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C54S. 31 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

32 Disclosure of information to [F17the Welsh Ministers].E+W

(1)A body or person to whom this section applies may, subject to the following provisions, disclose to [F17the Welsh Ministers], for the purpose of enabling [F17the Welsh Ministers] to discharge any of its functions relating to registered social landlords, any information received by that body or person under or for the purposes of any enactment.

(2)This section applies to the following bodies and persons—

(a)any government department (including a Northern Ireland department);

(b)any local authority;

(c)any constable; and

(d)any other body or person discharging functions of a public nature (including a body or person discharging regulatory functions in relation to any description of activities).

(3)This section has effect subject to any express restriction on disclosure imposed by or under any other enactment.

(4)Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting any power of disclosure exercisable apart from this section.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C55S. 32 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

33 Disclosure of information by [F17the Welsh Ministers].E+W

(1)The [F131Relevant Authority] may disclose to a body or person to whom this section applies any information received by it relating to a registered social landlord—

(a)for any purpose connected with the discharge of the functions of [F17the Welsh Ministers] in relation to such landlords, or

(b)for the purpose of enabling or assisting that body or person to discharge any of its or his functions.

(2)This section applies to the following bodies and persons—

(a)any government department (including a Northern Ireland department);

(b)any local authority;

(c)any constable; and

(d)any other body or person discharging functions of a public nature (including a body or person discharging regulatory functions in relation to any description of activities).

Paragraph (d) extends to any such body or person in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

(3)Where any information disclosed to [F17the Welsh Ministers] under section 32 is so disclosed subject to any express restriction on the further disclosure of the information, [F17the Welsh Ministers] power of disclosure under this section is exercisable subject to that restriction.

A person who discloses information in contravention of any such restriction commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

(4)Any information disclosed by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under this section may be subject by [F17the Welsh Ministers] to any express restriction on the further disclosure of the information.

(5)A person who discloses information in contravention of any such restriction commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Proceedings for such an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(6)Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting any power of disclosure exercisable apart from this section.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F131Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C56S. 33 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Standards of performanceE+W

[F13233AStandards of performanceE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may set standards to be met by registered social landlords in connection with—

(a)their functions relating to the provision of housing, and

(b)matters relating to their governance and financial management.

(2)In setting standards the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.

(3)This section does not apply in relation to a registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]

Textual Amendments

F132S. 33A inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 35, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(a), 3(a)

[F13333BGuidance on standards of performanceE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may issue guidance that—

(a)relates to a matter addressed by a standard, and

(b)amplifies the standard.

(2)In considering whether standards have been met the Welsh Ministers may have regard to the guidance.

(3)The Welsh Ministers may revise or withdraw the guidance.

(4)The Welsh Ministers must make arrangements for bringing the guidance to the attention of registered social landlords.]

Textual Amendments

F133S. 33B inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 36, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(b), 3(b)

[F13433CConsultationE+W

Before setting standards under section 33A, or issuing, revising or withdrawing guidance under section 33B, the Welsh Ministers must consult -

(a)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of registered social landlords,

(b)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of tenants, and

(c)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of local housing authorities.]

Textual Amendments

34 Standards of performance [F135– housing in England] .E+W

The [F136Relevant Authority] may, after consultation with persons or bodies appearing to it to be representative of registered social landlords, from time to time—

(a)determine such standards of performance in connection with the provision of housing [F137in England] as, in its opinion, ought to be achieved by such landlords, and

(b)arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate, of the standards so determined.

Textual Amendments

F136Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C57S. 34 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

35 Information as to levels of performance.E+W

[F138(A1)The Welsh Ministers shall from time to time collect information as to the levels of performance achieved by registered social landlords in connection with—

(a)their functions relating to the provision of housing in Wales, and

(b)matters relating to their governance and financial management.]

(1)The [F139Relevant Authority] shall from time to time collect information as to the levels of performance achieved by registered social landlords in connection with the provision of housing [F140in England] .

(2)On or before such date in each year as may be specified in a direction given by [F17the Welsh Ministers], each registered social landlord shall provide [F17the Welsh Ministers], as respects each standard determined under [F141section 33A or 34], with such information as to the level of performance achieved by him as may be so specified.

(3)A registered social landlord who without reasonable excuse fails to do anything required of him by a direction under subsection (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Proceedings for such an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(4)The [F139Relevant Authority] shall at least once in every year arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate, of such of the information collected by or provided to it under this section as appears to it expedient to give to tenants or potential tenants of registered social landlords.

(5)In arranging for the publication of any such information [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall have regard to the need for excluding, so far as that is practicable—

(a)any matter which relates to the affairs of an individual, where publication of that matter would or might, in the opinion of the [F17the Welsh Ministers], seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that individual; and

(b)any matter which relates specifically to the affairs of a particular body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporate, where publication of that matter would or might, in the opinion of [F17the Welsh Ministers], seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that body.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F139Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Commencement Information

I13S. 35 wholly in force 1.4.1998: s. 35 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 35(1)(2)(3)(5) in force at 1.4.1997 and s. 35(4) in force at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1997/618, arts. 2, 3

[F142Complaints about performanceE+W

Textual Amendments

F142S. 35A and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 39, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(d)

35AGuidance about complaints about performanceE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may publish guidance about complaints to the Welsh Ministers about the performance of registered social landlords.

(2)The guidance may specify (among other things)—

(a)the procedure to be followed in making a complaint;

(b)the criteria used by the Welsh Ministers in deciding whether to investigate a complaint;

(c)periods within which the Welsh Ministers aim to inform complainants of the result of complaints.

(3)The Welsh Ministers may revise or withdraw the guidance.

(4)This section does not apply in relation to complaints about a registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]

[F14335BConsultationE+W

Before publishing, revising or withdrawing guidance under section 35A the Welsh Ministers must consult—

(a)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of registered social landlords,

(b)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of tenants,

(c)one or more bodies appearing to them to represent the interests of local housing authorities, and

(d)the Auditor General for Wales.]

Textual Amendments

Housing managementE+W

36 Issue of guidance by [F17the Welsh Ministers] [F144– housing in England] .E+W

(1)[F17The Welsh Ministers] may issue guidance with respect to the management of housing accommodation [F145in England ] by registered social landlords.

(2)Guidance under [F146 subsection (1) ] may, in particular, be issued with respect to—

(a)the housing demands for which provision should be made and the means of meeting those demands;

(b)the allocation of housing accommodation between individuals;

(c)the terms of tenancies and the principles upon which levels of rent should be determined;

(d)standards of maintenance and repair and the means of achieving those standards;

(e)the services to be provided to tenants;

(f)the procedures to be adopted to deal with complaints by tenants against a landlord;

(g)consultation and communication with tenants;

(h)the devolution to tenants of decisions concerning the management of housing accommodation.

[F147(i)the policy and procedures a landlord is required under section 218A to prepare and from time to time revise in connection with anti-social behaviour.]

F148(2A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F149(3)Before issuing any guidance under this section [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall consult such bodies appearing to [F17the Welsh Ministers] to be representative of registered social landlords as [F17the Welsh Ministers] considers appropriate; and where [F17the Welsh Ministers] issues guidance under this section it shall be issued in such manner as [F17the Welsh Ministers] considers appropriate for bringing it to the notice of the landlords concerned.

F150(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(5)Guidance issued under this section may be revised or withdrawn; and [F151subsection (3) applies] in relation to the revision of guidance as in relation to its issue.

(6)Guidance under this section may make different provision in relation to different cases and, in particular, in relation to different areas, different descriptions of housing accommodation and different descriptions of registered social landlord.

(7)In considering whether action needs to be taken to secure the proper management of the affairs of a registered social landlord or whether there has been [F152 misconduct or ] mismanagement, [F17the Welsh Ministers] may have regard (among other matters) to the extent to which any guidance under this section is being or has been followed.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F146Words in s. 36(2) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 13(2)

F149S. 36(3)(4) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para.87 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F152Words in s. 36(7) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 13(4)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I14S. 36 wholly in force 1.10.1996; s. 36 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 36(1)-(6) in force at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 and s. 36(7) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.)

37 Powers of entry.E+W

(1)This section applies where it appears to [F17the Welsh Ministers] that a registered social landlord may be failing to maintain or repair any premises in accordance with [F153standards set under section 33A or] guidance issued under section 36.

(2)A person authorised by [F17the Welsh Ministers] may at any reasonable time, on giving not less than 28 days’ notice of his intention to the landlord concerned, enter any such premises for the purpose of survey and examination.

(3)Where such notice is given to the landlord, the landlord shall give the occupier or occupiers of the premises not less than seven days’ notice of the proposed survey and examination.

[F154(3A)] A landlord [F155who fails, without reasonable excuse, to give the required notice in relation to premises in Wales] commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

[F156(3B)A landlord who fails to give the required notice in relation to premises in England commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.]

(4)Proceedings for an offence under subsection [F157(3A) or (3B)] may be brought only by or with the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(5)An authorisation for the purposes of this section shall be in writing stating the particular purpose or purposes for which the entry is authorised and shall, if so required, be produced for inspection by the occupier or anyone acting on his behalf.

(6)The [F158Relevant Authority] shall give a copy of any survey carried out in exercise of the powers conferred by this section to the landlord concerned.

(7)The [F158Relevant Authority] may require the landlord concerned to pay to it such amount as [F17the Welsh Ministers] may determine towards the costs of carrying out any survey under this section.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F154Words in s. 37(3) renumbered as s. 37(3A) (2.12.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 42(2)(a), 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 3(d)

F158Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C59S. 37 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

38 Penalty for obstruction of person exercising power of entry.E+W

(1)It is an offence for a registered social landlord or any of its officers or employees to obstruct a person authorised under section 37 (powers of entry) to enter premises in the performance of anything which he is authorised by that section to do.

(2)A person who commits such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

(3)Proceedings for such an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C60S. 38 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

Insolvency, &c. of registered social landlordE+W

39 Insolvency, &c. of registered social landlord: scheme of provisions.E+W

(1)The following sections make provision—

(a)for notice to be given to [F17the Welsh Ministers] of any proposal to take certain steps in relation to a registered social landlord (section 40), and for further notice to be given when any such step is taken (section 41),

(b)for a moratorium on the disposal of land, and certain other assets, held by the registered social landlord (sections 42 and 43),

[F159(ba)for the appointment of an interim manager during a moratorium (section 43A),]

(c)for proposals by [F17the Welsh Ministers] as to the future ownership and management of the land held by the landlord (section 44), which are binding if agreed (section 45),

(d)for the appointment of a manager to implement agreed proposals (section 46) and as to the powers of such a manager (sections 47 and 48),

(e)for the giving of assistance by [F17the Welsh Ministers] (section 49), and

(f)for application to the court to secure compliance with the agreed proposals (section 50).

(2)In those sections—

  • “disposal” means sale, lease, mortgage, charge or any other disposition, and includes the grant of an option;

  • “secured creditor” means a creditor who holds a mortgage or charge (including a floating charge) over land held by the landlord or any existing or future interest of the landlord in rents or other receipts from land; and

  • “security” means any mortgage, charge or other security.

(3)The [F160Welsh Ministers] may make provision by order defining for the purposes of those sections what is meant by a step to enforce security over land.

Any such order shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F161the National Assembly for Wales] .

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F160Words in s. 39(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F161Words in s. 39(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

40 Initial notice to be given to [F17the Welsh Ministers].E+W

(1)Notice must be given to [F17the Welsh Ministers] before any of the steps mentioned below is taken in relation to a registered social landlord.

The person by whom the notice must be given is indicated in the second column.

(2)Where the registered social landlord is an industrial and provident society, the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

Any step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person proposing to take the step.
Presenting a petition for the winding up of the landlord.The petitioner.
Passing a resolution for the winding up of the landlord.The landlord.

(3)Where the registered social landlord is [F162a company] (including a registered charity), the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

Any step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person proposing to take the step.
Applying for an administration order.The applicant.
Presenting a petition for the winding up of the landlord.The petitioner.
Passing a resolution for the winding up of the landlord.The landlord.

(4)Where the registered social landlord is a registered charity (other than [F162a company] ), the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

Any step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person proposing to take the step.

(5)Notice need not be given under this section in relation to a resolution for voluntary winding up where the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] is required (see paragraphs 12(4) and 13(6) of Schedule 1).

(6)Any step purportedly taken without the requisite notice being given under this section is ineffective.

[F163(7)Subsections (8) and (9) apply in relation to the reference in subsection (3) to applying for an administration order.

(8)In a case where an administrator is appointed under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (appointment by floating charge holder, company or directors)—

(a)the reference includes a reference to appointing an administrator under that paragraph, and

(b)in respect of an appointment under either of those paragraphs the reference to the applicant shall be taken as a reference to the person making the appointment.

(9)In a case where a copy of a notice of intention to appoint an administrator under either of those paragraphs is filed with the court—

(a)the reference shall be taken to include a reference to the filing of the copy of the notice, and

(b)in respect of the filing of a copy of a notice of intention to appoint under either of those paragraphs the reference to the applicant shall be taken as a reference to the person giving the notice.]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

41 Further notice to be given to [F17the Welsh Ministers].E+W

(1)Notice must be given to [F17the Welsh Ministers] as soon as may be after any of the steps mentioned below is taken in relation to a registered social landlord.

The person by whom the notice must be given is indicated in the second column.

(2)Where the registered social landlord is an industrial and provident society, the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

The taking of a step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person taking the step.
The making of an order for the winding up of the landlord.The petitioner.
The passing of a resolution for the winding up of the landlord.The landlord.

(3)Where the registered social landlord is [F164a company] (including a registered charity), the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

The taking of a step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person taking the step.
The making of an administration order.The person who applied for the order.
The making of an order for the winding up of the landlord.The petitioner.
The passing of a resolution for the winding up of the landlord.The landlord.

(4)Where the registered social landlord is a registered charity (other than [F164a company] ), the steps and the person by whom notice must be given are—

The taking of a step to enforce any security over land held by the landlord.The person taking the step.

(5)Failure to give notice under this section does not affect the validity of any step taken; but the period of 28 days mentioned in section 43(1) (period after which moratorium on disposal of land, &c. ends) does not begin to run until any requisite notice has been given under this section.

[F165(6)In subsection (3)—

(a)the reference to the making of an administration order includes a reference to appointing an administrator under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (administration), and

(b)in respect of an appointment under either of those paragraphs the reference to the applicant shall be taken as a reference to the person making the appointment.]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

42 Moratorium on disposal of land, &c.E+W

(1)Where any of the steps mentioned in section 41 is taken in relation to a registered social landlord, there is a moratorium on the disposal of land held by the landlord.

(2)During the moratorium the consent of [F17the Welsh Ministers] under this section is required (except as mentioned below) for any disposal of land held by the landlord, whether by the landlord itself or any person having a power of disposal in relation to the land.

Consent under this section may be given in advance and may be given subject to conditions.

(3)Consent is not required under this section for any such disposal as is mentioned in section 10(1), (2) or (3) (lettings and other disposals not requiring consent under section 9).

(4)A disposal made without the consent required by this section is void.

(5)Nothing in this section prevents a liquidator from disclaiming any land held by the landlord as onerous property.

(6)The provisions of this section apply in relation to any existing or future interest of the landlord in rent or other receipts arising from land as they apply to an interest in land.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

43 Period of moratorium.E+W

(1)The moratorium in consequence of the taking of any step as mentioned in section 41—

(a)begins when the step is taken, and

(b)ends at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which notice of its having been taken was given to [F17the Welsh Ministers] under that section,

subject to the following provisions.

(2)The taking of any further step as mentioned in section 41 at a time when a moratorium is already in force does not start a further moratorium or affect the duration of the existing one.

(3)A moratorium may be extended from time to time with the consent of all the landlord’s secured creditors.

Notice of any such extension shall be given by [F17the Welsh Ministers] to—

(a)the landlord, and

(b)any liquidator, administrative receiver, receiver or administrator appointed in respect of the landlord or any land held by it.

(4)If during a moratorium [F17the Welsh Ministers] considers that the proper management of the landlord’s land can be secured without making proposals under section 44 (proposals as to ownership and management of landlord’s land), [F17the Welsh Ministers] may direct that the moratorium shall cease to have effect.

Before making any such direction [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall consult the person who took the step which brought about the moratorium.

(5)When a moratorium comes to an end, or ceases to have effect under subsection (4), [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice of that fact to the landlord and the landlord’s secured creditors.

(6)When a moratorium comes to an end (but not when it ceases to have effect under subsection (4)), the following provisions of this section apply.

The [F166Relevant Authority’s] notice shall, in such a case, inform the landlord and the landlord’s secured creditors of the effect of those provisions.

(7)If any further step as mentioned in section 41 is taken within the period of three years after the end of the original period of the moratorium, the moratorium may be renewed with the consent of all the landlord’s secured creditors (which may be given before or after the step is taken).

Notice of any such renewal shall be given by [F17the Welsh Ministers] to the persons to whom notice of an extension is required to be given under subsection (3).

(8)If a moratorium ends without any proposals being agreed, then, for a period of three years the taking of any further step as mentioned in section 41 does not start a further moratorium except with the consent of the landlord’s secured creditors as mentioned in subsection (7) above.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F166Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[F16743AAppointment of interim managerE+W

(1)During a moratorium the Welsh Ministers may appoint an interim manager of the registered social landlord.

(2)An appointment may relate to the registered social landlord's affairs generally or to affairs specified in the appointment.

(3)But an appointment may not relate to affairs relating only to the provision of housing in England.

(4)Appointment is to be on terms and conditions (including as to remuneration and expenses) specified in, or determined in accordance with, the appointment.

(5)An interim manager has—

(a)any power specified in the appointment, and

(b)any other power in relation to the registered social landlord's affairs required by the manager for the purposes specified in the appointment (including the power to enter into agreements and take other action on behalf of the landlord).

(6)But an interim manager may not—

(a)dispose of land, or

(b)grant security over land.

(7)The Welsh Ministers may give the interim manager general or specific directions.

(8)The Welsh Ministers may revoke or amend any directions given.

(9)An appointment under this section comes to an end with the earliest of the following—

(a)the end of the moratorium,

(b)the agreement of proposals made under section 44, or

(c)a date specified in the appointment.

(10)If a person ceases to be an interim manager before the appointment has come to an end, the Welsh Ministers may appoint a new interim manager in place of that person.]

Textual Amendments

44 Proposals as to ownership and management of landlord’s land.E+W

(1)During the moratorium (see sections 42 and 43) [F17the Welsh Ministers] may make proposals as to the future ownership and management of the land held by the registered social landlord, designed to secure the continued proper management of the landlord’s land by a registered social landlord.

(2)In drawing up its proposals [F17the Welsh Ministers]—

(a)shall consult the landlord and, so far as is practicable, its tenants, and

(b)shall have regard to the interests of all the landlord’s creditors, both secured and unsecured.

(3)The [F168Relevant Authority] shall also consult—

(a)where the landlord is an industrial and provident society, the appropriate registrar, and

(b)where the landlord is a registered charity, the [F169Charity Commission] .

(4)No proposals shall be made under which—

(a)a preferential debt of the landlord is to be paid otherwise than in priority to debts which are not preferential debts, or

(b)a preferential creditor is to be paid a smaller proportion of his preferential debt than another preferential creditor, except with the concurrence of the creditor concerned.

In this subsection references to preferential debts and preferential creditors have the same meaning as in the M15Insolvency Act 1986.

(5)So far as practicable no proposals shall be made which have the effect that unsecured creditors of the landlord are in a worse position than they would otherwise be.

(6)Where the landlord is a charity the proposals shall not require the landlord to act outside the terms of its trusts, and any disposal of housing accommodation occupied under a tenancy or licence from the landlord must be to another charity whose objects appear to [F17the Welsh Ministers] to be, as nearly as practicable, akin to those of the landlord.

(7)The [F168Relevant Authority] shall serve a copy of its proposals on—

(a)the landlord and its officers,

(b)the secured creditors of the landlord, and

(c)any liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver or receiver appointed in respect of the landlord or its land;

and it shall make such arrangements as it considers appropriate to see that the members, tenants and unsecured creditors of the landlord are informed of the proposals.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F168Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F169Words in s. 44(3) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 187; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

Marginal Citations

45 Effect of agreed proposals.E+W

(1)The following provisions apply if proposals made by [F17the Welsh Ministers] under section 44 are agreed, with or without modifications, by all the secured creditors of the registered social landlord.

(2)Once agreed the proposals are binding on [F17the Welsh Ministers], the landlord, all the landlord’s creditors (whether secured or unsecured) and any liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver or receiver appointed in respect of the landlord or its land.

(3)It is the duty of—

(a)the members of the committee where the landlord is an industrial and provident society,

(b)the directors where the landlord is [F170a company (including a company that is a registered charity)] , and

(c)the trustees where the landlord is a charitable trust,

to co-operate in the implementation of the proposals.

This does not mean that they have to do anything contrary to any fiduciary or other duty owed by them.

(4)The [F171Relevant Authority] shall serve a copy of the agreed proposals on—

(a)the landlord and its officers,

(b)the secured creditors of the landlord, and

(c)any liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver or receiver appointed in respect of the landlord or its land, and

(d)where the landlord is an industrial and provident society or registered charity, the [F172Financial Conduct Authority] or the [F173Charity Commission] , as the case may be;

and it shall make such arrangements as it considers appropriate to see that the members, tenants and unsecured creditors of the landlord are informed of the proposals.

(5)The proposals may subsequently be amended with the consent of the [F171Relevant Authority] and all the landlord’s secured creditors.

Section 44(2) to (7) and subsections (2) to (4) above apply in relation to the amended proposals as in relation to the original proposals.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F171Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5.

F173Words in s. 45(4) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 188; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

46 Appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals.E+W

(1)Where proposals agreed as mentioned in section 45 so provide, [F17the Welsh Ministers] may by order F174. . . appoint a manager to implement the proposals or such of them as are specified in the order.

(2)If the landlord is a registered charity, [F17the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice to the [F175Charity Commission] of the appointment.

(3)Where proposals make provision for the appointment of a manager, they shall also provide for the payment of his reasonable remuneration and expenses.

(4)The [F176Relevant Authority] may give the manager directions in relation to the carrying out of his functions.

[F177(4A)The Welsh Ministers may amend or revoke any directions given by them.]

(5)The manager may apply to the High Court for directions in relation to any particular matter arising in connection with the carrying out of his functions.

A direction of the court supersedes any direction of [F17the Welsh Ministers] in respect of the same matter.

(6)If a vacancy occurs by death, resignation or otherwise in the office of manager, [F17the Welsh Ministers] may by further order F174. . . fill the vacancy.

[F178(7)An order under this section—

(a)if made by the Housing Corporation, shall be made under its seal, and

(b)[F179An order made by] the [F180Welsh Ministers] , [F181under this section] shall be made in writing.]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F174Words in s. 46(1)(6) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 88(2), Sch. 18 Pt.VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F175Words in s. 46(2) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 189; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

F176Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F178S. 46(7) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 88(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F180Words in s. 46(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

47 Powers of the manager.E+W

(1)An order under section 46(1) shall confer on the manager power generally to do all such things as are necessary for carrying out his functions.

(2)The order may include the following specific powers—

1.Power to take possession of the land held by the landlord and for that purpose to take any legal proceedings which seem to him expedient.

2.Power to sell or otherwise dispose of the land by public auction or private contract.

3.Power to raise or borrow money and for that purpose to grant security over the land.

4.Power to appoint a solicitor or accountant or other professionally qualified person to assist him in the performance of his functions.

5.Power to bring or defend legal proceedings relating to the land in the name and on behalf of the landlord.

6.Power to refer to arbitration any question affecting the land.

7.Power to effect and maintain insurance in respect of the land.

8.Power where the landlord is a body corporate to use the seal of the body corporate for purposes relating to the land.

9.Power to do all acts and to execute in the name and on behalf of the landlord any deed, receipt or other document relating to the land.

10.Power to appoint an agent to do anything which he is unable to do for himself or which can more conveniently be done by an agent, and power to employ and dismiss any employees.

11.Power to do all such things (including the carrying out of works) as may be necessary in connection with the management or transfer of the land.

12.Power to make any payment which is necessary or incidental to the performance of his functions.

13.Power to carry on the business of the landlord so far as relating to the management or transfer of the land.

14.Power to grant or accept a surrender of a lease or tenancy of any of the land, and to take a lease or tenancy of any property required or convenient for the landlord’s housing activities.

15.Power to make any arrangement or compromise on behalf of the landlord in relation to the management or transfer of the land.

16.Power to do all other things incidental to the exercise of any of the above powers.

(3)In carrying out his functions the manager acts as the landlord’s agent and he is not personally liable on a contract which he enters into as manager.

(4)A person dealing with the manager in good faith and for value is not concerned to inquire whether the manager is acting within his powers.

(5)The manager shall, so far as practicable, consult the landlord’s tenants about any exercise of his powers which is likely to affect them and inform them about any such exercise of his powers.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

48 Powers of the manager: transfer of engagements.E+W+S

(1)An order under section 46(1) may, where the landlord is an industrial and provident society, give the manager power to make and execute on behalf of the society an instrument transferring the engagements of the society.

(2)Any such instrument has the same effect as a transfer of engagements under section 51 or 52 of the M16Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (transfer of engagements by special resolution to another society or a company).

In particular, its effect is subject to section 54 of that Act (saving for rights of creditors).

(3)A copy of the instrument, signed by the manager, shall be sent to the [F182[F183Financial Conduct Authority] and registered by it]; and until that copy is so registered the instrument shall not take effect.

(4)It is the duty of the manager to send a copy for registration within 14 days from the day on which the instrument is executed; but this does not invalidate registration after that time.

Textual Amendments

F182Words in s. 48(3) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 355

Marginal Citations

49 Assistance by [F17the Welsh Ministers].E+W

(1)The [F184Relevant Authority] may give such assistance as it thinks fit—

(a)to the landlord, for the purpose of preserving the position pending the making of and agreement to proposals;

(b)to the landlord or a manager appointed under section 46, for the purpose of carrying out any agreed proposals.

(2)The [F184Relevant Authority] may, in particular—

(a)lend staff;

(b)pay or secure payment of the manager’s reasonable remuneration and expenses;

(c)give such financial assistance as appears to [F17the Welsh Ministers] to be appropriate.

F185(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F184Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

50 Application to court to secure compliance with agreed proposals.E+W

(1)The landlord or any creditor of the landlord may apply to the High Court on the ground that an action of the manager appointed under section 46 is not in accordance with the agreed proposals.

On such an application the court may confirm, reverse or modify any act or decision of the manager, give him directions or make such other order as it thinks fit.

(2)The [F186Relevant Authority] or any other person bound by agreed proposals may apply to the High Court on the ground that any action, or proposed action, by another person bound by the proposals is not in accordance with those proposals.

On such an application the court may—

(a)declare any such action to be ineffective, and

(b)grant such relief by way of injunction, damages or otherwise as appears to the court appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F186Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[F187CHAPTER 4AE+WENFORCEMENT POWERS

Textual Amendments

F187Pt. I Ch. 4A and s. 50A and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 50, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(h)

GeneralE+W

50AApplication of Chapter 4AE+W

This Chapter does not apply in relation to a registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]

[F18850BExercise of enforcement powersE+W

(1)This section applies where the Welsh Ministers are deciding—

(a)whether to exercise an enforcement power,

(b)which enforcement power to exercise, or

(c)how to exercise an enforcement power.

(2)The Welsh Ministers must consider—

(a)the desirability of registered social landlords being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business;

(b)whether the failure or other problem concerned is serious or trivial;

(c)whether the failure or other problem is a recurrent or isolated incident;

(d)the speed with which the failure or other problem needs to be addressed.

(3)In subsection (1), an “enforcement power” means a power exercisable under any of the following provisions—

  • this Chapter,

  • paragraphs 4, 6 to 8, 14 to 15B, 15D, 15F and 15H of Part 2 of Schedule 1,

  • paragraphs 20 to 27 of Part 4 of Schedule 1.]

Textual Amendments

[F189Enforcement noticeE+W

Textual Amendments

F189S. 50C and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 52, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(i), 3(e)

50CGrounds for giving noticeE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may give an enforcement notice to a registered social landlord if they are satisfied that—

(a)any of the following cases applies, and

(b)giving an enforcement notice is appropriate (whether it is likely to be sufficient in itself or a prelude to further action).

(2)Case 1 is where the registered social landlord has failed to meet a standard applicable to it under section 33A.

(3)Case 2 is where there has been misconduct or mismanagement in the affairs of the registered social landlord.

(4)Case 3 is where the registered social landlord has failed to comply with an earlier enforcement notice.

(5)Case 4 is where the registered social landlord has failed to publish information in accordance with a requirement under section 50I(3) or 50Q(3).

(6)Case 5 is where the interests of tenants of the registered social landlord require protection.

(7)Case 6 is where the registered social landlord's assets require protection.

(8)Case 7 is where the registered social landlord has given an undertaking under section 6A and failed to comply with it.

(9)Case 8 is where an offence under this Part has been committed by the registered social landlord.

(10)Case 9 is where the registered social landlord has failed to implement a recommendation made by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales in a report prepared under section 16 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005.

(11)Where the Welsh Ministers are satisfied that an offence under this Part has been committed in respect of a registered social landlord but by another person (such as a member, employee or agent of the registered social landlord)—

(a)Case 8 applies,

(b)the Welsh Ministers may give an enforcement notice to the other person, and

(c)this Chapter applies with the substitution of references to that other person for references to the registered social landlord.]

[F19050DContentE+W

(1)An enforcement notice must—

(a)specify the grounds on which it is given,

(b)specify the action the Welsh Ministers want the registered social landlord to take in response to the notice,

(c)specify when the action is to be taken (which may be immediately on receipt of the notice), and

(d)explain the effect of sections 50E to 50G.

(2)The action specified in an enforcement notice may include publishing the notice in a specified manner.]

Textual Amendments

[F19150EAppealE+W

A registered social landlord who is given an enforcement notice may appeal to the High Court.]

Textual Amendments

[F19250FWithdrawalE+W

The Welsh Ministers may withdraw an enforcement notice by notice to the registered social landlord.]

Textual Amendments

[F19350GSanctionE+W

(1)In the case of an enforcement notice given to a person other than the registered social landlord by virtue of section 50C(11), the Welsh Ministers may only—

(a)exercise the power to issue a penalty notice to the person in accordance with the next group of sections, or

(b)take steps to have the person prosecuted for the offence by reference to which the enforcement notice was given.

(2)A person to whom an enforcement notice is given on the ground in Case 8 of section 50C may not be prosecuted for the offence by reference to which the enforcement notice was given unless the person fails to comply with the enforcement notice.]

Textual Amendments

[F194PenaltyE+W

Textual Amendments

F194S. 50H and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 57, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(k), 3(f)

50HGrounds for impositionE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may require a registered social landlord to pay a penalty if they are satisfied that—

(a)any of the following cases applies, and

(b)the imposition of a penalty is appropriate (whether or not as part of a response including other action).

(2)Case 1 is where the registered social landlord has failed to meet a standard under section 33A.

(3)Case 2 is where there has been misconduct or mismanagement in the affairs of the registered social landlord.

(4)Case 3 is where the registered social landlord has failed to comply with an enforcement notice.

(5)Case 4 is where the registered social landlord has given an undertaking under section 6A and failed to comply with it.

(6)Case 5 is where an offence under this Part has been committed by the registered social landlord.

(7)Where the Welsh Ministers are satisfied that an offence under this Part has been committed in respect of a registered social landlord but by another person (such as a member, employee or agent of the registered social landlord)—

(a)Case 5 applies,

(b)the Welsh Ministers may require the other person to pay a penalty, and

(c)this Chapter applies with the substitution of references to that other person for references to the registered social landlord.

(8)In order to rely on Case 5 the Welsh Ministers must be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that it applies.]

[F19550IImpositionE+W

(1)A penalty is imposed by the Welsh Ministers giving notice (a “penalty notice”) to the registered social landlord.

(2)The notice must specify—

(a)the grounds on which the penalty is imposed,

(b)the amount of the penalty,

(c)how the penalty must be paid,

(d)a period within which it must be paid, and

(e)any interest or additional penalty which, by virtue of section 50M, is payable in the event of late payment.

(3)The notice may require the registered social landlord to publish information about the penalty in a specified manner.

(4)The notice must explain the effect of sections 50M(1), (3) and (5) and 50N.]

Textual Amendments

[F19650JAmountE+W

(1)The amount of a penalty imposed on the ground specified in Case 5 of section 50H may not exceed the maximum amount of fine that a magistrates' court could impose for the relevant offence.

(2)The amount of a penalty imposed on the ground specified in any other Case of that section may not exceed £5,000.

(3)The Welsh Ministers may by order amend the amount specified in subsection (2).

(4)An order under subsection (3) is to be made by statutory instrument and must not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.]

Textual Amendments

[F19750KWarningE+W

(1)Before giving a penalty notice to a registered social landlord the Welsh Ministers must give the landlord a notice (a “pre-penalty warning”)—

(a)specifying grounds on which the Welsh Ministers think a penalty could be imposed,

(b)warning the landlord that the Welsh Ministers are considering imposing a penalty,

(c)including any indication that the Welsh Ministers are able to give of the likely amount of any penalty, and

(d)explaining the effect of sections 50L, 50M(1), (3) and (5) and 50N.

(2)The Welsh Ministers must send a copy of a pre-penalty warning to any person they think appropriate (having regard, in particular, to any person who provided information as a result of which the pre-penalty warning is given).

(3)A pre-penalty warning must—

(a)refer to section 6A, and

(b)indicate whether or to what extent the Welsh Ministers would accept a voluntary undertaking instead of, or in mitigation of, a penalty.

(4)A pre-penalty warning may be combined with notice under one or more of the following—

(a)section 50S,

(b)paragraphs 15C, 15E and 15G of Schedule 1.]

Textual Amendments

[F19850LRepresentationsE+W

(1)A pre-penalty warning must specify a period during which the registered social landlord may make representations to the Welsh Ministers.

(2)The period must—

(a)be a period of at least 28 days, and

(b)begin with the date on which the registered social landlord receives the pre-penalty warning.

(3)Representations may address—

(a)whether a penalty should be imposed;

(b)the amount of any penalty that may be imposed.

(4)After the end of the period specified under subsection (1) the Welsh Ministers must—

(a)consider any representations made, and

(b)decide whether to impose a penalty.]

Textual Amendments

[F19950MEnforcementE+W

(1)A penalty is to be treated as a debt owed to the Welsh Ministers.

(2)The Welsh Ministers may—

(a)charge interest on a penalty not paid during the period specified under section 50I(2)(d);

(b)impose one or more additional penalties where a penalty is not paid during that period.

(3)Interest and additional penalty are to be treated as penalty (and may have the effect of increasing the penalty above a limit set by section 50J).

(4)A penalty notice may include provision allowing a discount if the penalty is paid on or before a date specified in the notice (falling within the period specified under section 50I(2)(d)).

(5)A person to whom a penalty notice is given on the ground in Case 5 of section 50H may not be prosecuted for the offence by reference to which the penalty notice was given.]

Textual Amendments

[F20050NAppealE+W

A registered social landlord who is given a penalty notice may appeal to the High Court against—

(a)the imposition of the penalty,

(b)its amount, or

(c)both.]

Textual Amendments

[F201CompensationE+W

Textual Amendments

F201S. 50O and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 64, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(m), 3(g)

50OGrounds for awardE+W

(1)The Welsh Ministers may require a registered social landlord to pay compensation if they are satisfied that—

(a)either of the following cases applies, and

(b)the award of compensation is appropriate (whether or not as part of a response including other action).

(2)Case 1 is where the registered social landlord has failed to meet a standard under section 33A.

(3)Case 2 is where the registered social landlord has given an undertaking under section 6A and failed to comply with it.]

[F20250PPersons to whom compensation may be awardedE+W

Compensation in respect of a failure may be awarded to one or more persons who have suffered as a result of the failure.]

Textual Amendments

[F20350QAwardE+W

(1)Compensation is awarded by the Welsh Ministers giving notice (a “compensation notice”) to—

(a)the registered social landlord, and

(b)the person to be compensated.

(2)The notice must specify—

(a)the grounds on which the compensation is awarded,

(b)the amount of the compensation,

(c)the person to be compensated,

(d)a period within which it must be paid, and

(e)any interest or additional compensation which, by virtue of section 50U(2), is payable in the event of late payment.

(3)The notice may require the registered social landlord to publish information about the compensation award in a specified manner.

(4)The notice must explain the effect of sections 50U(1) and (3) and 50V.]

Textual Amendments

[F20450RImpactE+W

(1)This section applies when the Welsh Ministers are considering—

(a)whether to award compensation, or

(b)the amount of compensation to award.

(2)The Welsh Ministers must take account of any information available to them about the financial situation of the registered social landlord.

(3)The Welsh Ministers must consider the likely impact of the compensation on the registered social landlord's ability to provide services.

(4)In particular, the Welsh Minsters must aim to avoid—

(a)jeopardising the financial viability of the registered social landlord,

(b)preventing the registered social landlord from honouring financial commitments, or

(c)preventing the registered social landlord from taking action to remedy the matters on the grounds of which the compensation might be awarded.]

Textual Amendments

[F20550SWarningE+W

(1)Before giving a compensation notice to a registered social landlord the Welsh Ministers must give the landlord a notice (a “pre-compensation warning”)—

(a)specifying grounds on which the Welsh Ministers think compensation could be awarded,

(b)warning the landlord that the Welsh Ministers are considering awarding compensation to a specified person,

(c)including any indication that the Welsh Ministers are able to give of the likely amount of any compensation, and

(d)explaining the effect of sections 50T, 50U(1) and (3) and 50V.

(2)Before giving a pre-compensation warning the Welsh Ministers must consult the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.

(3)The Welsh Ministers must send a copy of a pre-compensation warning to any person they think appropriate (having regard, in particular, to any person who provided information as a result of which the pre-compensation warning is given).

(4)A pre-compensation warning must—

(a)refer to section 6A, and

(b)indicate whether or to what extent the Welsh Ministers would accept a voluntary undertaking instead of, or in mitigation of, awarding compensation.

(5)A pre-compensation warning may be combined with notice under one or more of the following—

(a)section 50K,

(b)paragraphs 15C, 15E and 15G of Schedule 1.]

Textual Amendments

[F20650TRepresentationsE+W

(1)A pre-compensation warning must specify a period during which the registered social landlord may make representations to the Welsh Ministers.

(2)The period must—

(a)be a period of at least 28 days, and

(b)begin with the date on which the registered social landlord receives the pre-compensation warning.

(3)Representations may address—

(a)whether compensation should be awarded;

(b)the amount of any compensation that may be awarded.

(4)After the end of the period specified under subsection (1) the Welsh Ministers must—

(a)consider any representations made, and

(b)decide whether to award compensation.]

Textual Amendments

[F20750UEnforcementE+W

(1)Compensation is to be treated as a debt owed to the person to whom it is awarded.

(2)The Welsh Ministers may —

(a)award interest on compensation not paid during the period specified under section 50Q(2)(d);

(b)award additional compensation where compensation is not paid during that period.

(3)Interest and additional compensation are to be treated as compensation.]

Textual Amendments

[F20850VAppealE+W

A registered social landlord who is given a compensation notice may appeal to the High Court against—

(a)the award of compensation,

(b)its amount, or

(c)both.]

Textual Amendments

Chapter VU.K. Miscellaneous and general provisions

Housing complaintsE+W

51 Schemes for investigation of complaints.E+W

(1)The provisions of Schedule 2 have effect for the purpose of enabling tenants and other individuals to have complaints against social landlords investigated by a housing ombudsman in accordance with a scheme approved by the Secretary of State.

(2)For the purposes of that Schedule a “social landlord” means—

[F209(za)a local authority in England which is a registered provider of social housing,]

[F210(a)a [F211private registered provider] of social housing,]

(b)a transferee of housing pursuant to [F212—

(i)a large scale disposal, within the meaning of section 34 of the Housing Act 1985, for which consent was required under section 32 or 43 of that Act; or

(ii)a qualifying disposal that was made] under section 135 of the M17Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993;

(c)a body which has acquired dwellings under Part IV of the M18Housing Act 1988 (change of landlord: secure tenants); or

(d)any other body which was at any time registered with [F213the Regulator of Social Housing or] the [F214Housing Corporation, or with Housing for Wales,] and which owns or manages publicly-funded dwellings.

(3)In subsection (2)(d) a “publicly-funded dwelling” means a dwelling which was—

(a)provided by means of a grant under—

  • [F215section 19 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (financial assistance) where the grant was made on condition that the recipient provides social housing F216...,]

  • section 18 of this Act (social housing grant), or

  • section 50 of the Housing Act 1988, section 41 of the M19Housing Associations Act 1985, or section 29 or 29A of the M20Housing Act 1974 (housing association grant)[F217, or a grant from the Greater London Authority which was a grant made on condition that the recipient provides social housing; or] F218...

(b)acquired on a disposal by a public sector landlord.

[F219(3A)In subsection (3) “provides social housing” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.]

(4)The Secretary of State may by order add to or amend the descriptions of landlords who are to be treated as social landlords for the purposes of Schedule 2.

(5)Before making any such order the Secretary of State shall consult such persons as he considers appropriate.

(6)Any such order shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

[F220(7)This section shall not apply in relation to social landlords in Wales (within the meaning given by [F221 section 41 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 ] ).]

[F222(7)Section 52 shall apply to an order under subsection (4) (with any necessary modifications).]

Textual Amendments

F213Words in s. 51(2)(d) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 124(2)(b), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F214Words in s. 51(2)(d) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 90(b) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F217Words in s. 51(3)(a) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 34(2)(b); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

F218Word in s. 51(3)(a) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 31; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(j) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I15S. 51 wholly in force 1.4.1997; s. 51 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(3); s.51 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2; s. 51(1) in force so far as not already in force and 51(2)-(6) in force at 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

Marginal Citations

F22351A Social Housing Ombudsman for WalesE+W

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Textual Amendments

F22351BInvestigation of complaintsE+W

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Textual Amendments

F22351CMeaning of “social landlord in Wales”E+W

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Textual Amendments

Orders and determinationsE+W

52 General provisions as to orders.E+W

(1)The following provisions apply to any power of the [F224Welsh Ministers] under [F225section 2, 17, [F226 27A, ] 39, [F227 50J,] 51 or 55 or Schedule 2] to make an order.

(2)An order may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case.

This includes power to make different provision for different bodies or descriptions of body, different provision for different housing activities and different provision for different areas.

(3)An order may contain such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions and savings as the [F224Welsh Ministers] [F228consider] appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F224Words in s. 52(1)(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F225Words in s. 52(1) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para.91 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F226Word in s. 52(1) inserted (6.4.2006 for E.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(4)(5)(f), Sch. 15 para. 41; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F228Word in s. 52(1)(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(e), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

53 General provisions as to determinations.E+W

(1)The following provisions apply to determinations of F229... the [F230Welsh Ministers] this Part.

(2)A determination may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case.

This includes power to make—

(a)different provision for different registered social landlords or descriptions of registered social landlord, and

(b)different provision for different housing activities and different provision for different areas;

and for the purposes of paragraph (b) descriptions may be framed by reference to any matters whatever, including in particular, in the case of housing activities, the manner in which they are financed.

(3)In this Part a general determination means a determination which does not relate solely to a particular case.

(4)Before making a general determination, F231... the [F232Welsh Ministers] shall consult such bodies appearing to them to be representative of registered social landlords as they consider appropriate.

(5)After making a general determination, F233... the [F232Welsh Ministers] shall publish the determination in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing the determination to the notice of the landlords concerned.

Textual Amendments

F230Words in s. 53(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F232Words in s. 53(4)(5) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F23454 Determinations of the [Housing Corporation] requiring approval.E+W

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Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Minor and consequential amendmentsU.K.

55 Minor and consequential amendments: Part I.U.K.

(1)The enactments mentioned in Schedule 3 have effect with the minor amendments specified there.

(2)The [F235Welsh Ministers] may by order make such amendments or repeals of any enactment as appear to [F236them] necessary or expedient in consequence of the provisions of this Part.

(3)Any such order shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of [F237the National Assembly for Wales] .

Textual Amendments

F235Words in s. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F236Word in s. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(d), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F237Words in s. 55(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 63, 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Commencement Information

I16S. 55 wholly in force 1.4.1997; s. 55 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(3); s. 55(1) in force for certain purposes and s. 55(2)(3) wholly in force at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, artS. 2, 4; s. 55(1) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. para. 1) and in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

InterpretationE+W

F23856 Meaning of “[F17the Welsh Ministers]”.E+W

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Textual Amendments

F17Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

57 Definitions relating to industrial and provident societies.E+W

(1)In this Part, in relation to an industrial and provident society—

  • F239. . .

  • “committee” means the committee of management or other directing body of the society; and

  • “co-opted member”, in relation to the committee, includes any person co-opted to serve on the committee, whether he is a member of the society or not.

(2)Any reference in this Part to a member of the committee of an industrial and provident society includes a co-opted member.

Textual Amendments

F239Definition of “appropriate registrar” in s. 57(1) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 356(1)

58 Definitions relating to charities.E+W

[F240(1)In this Part—

(a)“trusts”, in relation to a charity, has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011 and “trustee” means a charitable trustee within the meaning of that Act, and

(b)“registered charity” means a charity which is registered in accordance with section 30 of that Act.]

[F241(1A)For the purposes of this Part a registered charity has received public assistance if at least one of the following conditions is satisfied—

(a)the charity has received financial assistance under section 24 of the Local Government Act 1988 (assistance for privately let housing accommodation);

(b)the charity has received financial assistance under section 19 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (financial assistance);

(c)the charity has had housing transferred to it pursuant to—

(i)a large scale disposal, within the meaning of section 34 of the Housing Act 1985, for which consent was required under section 32 or 43 of that Act, or

(ii)a qualifying disposal that was made under section 135 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993;

(d)the charity has received a grant or loan under—

(i)section 18 (social housing grants),

(ii)section 22 (assistance from local authorities),

(iii)section 58 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (grants or loans by local authorities),

(iv)section 50 of the Housing Act 1980, section 41 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 or any enactment replaced by that section (housing association grant),

(v)section 51 of the Housing Act 1988 or sections 54 or 55 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (revenue deficit grant or hostel deficit grant),

(vi)section 79 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (loans by Housing Corporation),

(vii)section 31 of the Housing Act 1974 (management grants), or

(viii)any enactment mentioned in paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Associations Act 1985 (pre-1974 grants and certain loans).]

(2)References in this Part to [F242a company] do not include a company which is a registered charity, except where otherwise provided.

Textual Amendments

F240Words in s. 58(1)(a) substituted (14.3.2012 immediately before the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) comes into force) by The Charities (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1396), art. 1, Sch. para. 45; s. 58(1) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 71 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

59 Meaning of “officer” of registered social landlord.E+W

(1)References in this Part to an officer of a registered social landlord are—

(a)in the case of a registered charity which is not [F243a company] , to any trustee, secretary or treasurer of the charity;

(b)in the case of an industrial and provident society, to any officer of the society as defined in section 74 of the M21Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965; and

(c)in the case of [F244a company (including a company that is a registered charity)] , to any director or other officer of the company within the meaning of [F245the Companies Acts (see sections 250 and 1173(1) of the Companies Act 2006)] .

(2)Any such reference includes, in the case of an industrial and provident society, a co-opted member of the committee of the society.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

60 Meaning of “subsidiary”.E+W

(1)In this Part “subsidiary”, in relation to a registered social landlord, means a company with respect to which one of the following conditions is fulfilled—

(a)the landlord is a member of the company and controls the composition of the board of directors;

(b)the landlord holds more than half in nominal value of the company’s equity share capital; or

(c)the company is a subsidiary, within the meaning of [F246the Companies Acts (see section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006)] or the M22Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968, of another company which, by virtue of paragraph (a) or paragraph (b), is itself a subsidiary of the landlord.

(2)For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), the composition of a company’s board of directors shall be deemed to be controlled by a registered social landlord if, but only if, the landlord, by the exercise of some power exercisable by him without the consent or concurrence of any other person, can appoint or remove the holders of all or a majority of the directorships.

(3)In relation to a company which is an industrial and provident society—

(a)any reference in this section to the board of directors is a reference to the committee of management of the society; and

(b)the reference in subsection (2) to the holders of all or a majority of the directorships is a reference—

(i)to all or a majority of the members of the committee, or

(ii)if the landlord is himself a member of the committee, such number as together with him would constitute a majority.

(4)In the case of a registered social landlord which is a body of trustees, references in this section to the landlord are to the trustees acting as such.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

61 Meaning of “associate”.E+W

(1)In this Part “associate”, in relation to a registered social landlord, means—

(a)any body of which the landlord is a subsidiary, and

(b)any other subsidiary of such a body.

(2)In this section “subsidiary” has the same meaning as in [F247the Companies Acts (see section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006)] or the M23Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968 or, in the case of a body which is itself a registered social landlord, has the meaning given by section 60.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

62 Members of a person’s family: Part I.E+W

(1)A person is a member of another’s family within the meaning of this Part if—

(a)he is the spouse [F248 or civil partner ] of that person, or he and that person live together as husband and wife [F249or as if they were civil partners], or

(b)he is that person’s parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.

(2)For the purpose of subsection (1)(b)—

(a)a relationship by marriage [F250 or civil partnership ] shall be treated as a relationship by blood,

(b)a relationship of the half-blood shall be treated as a relationship of the whole blood, and

(c)the stepchild of a person shall be treated as his child.

Textual Amendments

63 Minor definitions: Part I.E+W

(1)In this Part—

  • [F251“action” includes inaction, proposed action and decision;]

  • [F252“company” means a company registered under the Companies Act 2006;]

  • “dwelling” means a building or part of a building occupied or intended to be occupied as a separate dwelling, together with any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it;

  • “fully mutual”, in relation to a housing association, and “co-operative housing association” have the same meaning as in the M24Housing Associations Act 1985 (see section 1(2) of that Act);

  • “hostel” means a building in which is provided for persons generally or for a class or classes of persons—

    (a)

    residential accommodation otherwise than in separate and self-contained premises, and

    (b)

    either board or facilities for the preparation of food adequate to the needs of those persons, or both;

  • “house” includes—

    (a)

    any part of a building occupied or intended to be occupied as a separate dwelling, and

    (b)

    any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it;

  • “housing accommodation” includes flats, lodging-houses and hostels;

  • “housing activities” means, in relation to a registered social landlord, all its activities in pursuance of the purposes, objects and powers mentioned in or specified under section 2;

  • “information” includes accounts, estimates and returns;

  • “local authority” has the same meaning as in the M25Housing Associations Act 1985;

  • “long tenancy” has the same meaning as in Part V of the M26Housing Act 1985;

  • [F251“misconduct” includes any failure to comply with the requirements of this Part of this Act;]

  • “modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

  • “notice” means notice in writing;

  • “public sector landlord” means any of the authorities or bodies within section 80(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies);

  • “registrar of companies” has the same meaning as in [F253the Companies Acts (see section 1060 of the Companies Act 2006)] ;

  • [F251“representations” means representations in writing;]

  • “statutory tenancy” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985.

(2)References in this Part to the provision of a dwelling or house include the provision of a dwelling or house—

(a)by erecting the dwelling or house, or converting a building into dwellings or a house, or

(b)by altering, enlarging, repairing or improving an existing dwelling or house;

and references to a dwelling or house provided by means of a grant or other financial assistance are to its being so provided directly or indirectly.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

64 Index of defined expressions: Part I.E+W

The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used in the same section)—

[F254action section 63]
appointed person (in relation to inquiry into affairs of registered social landlord)paragraph 20 of Schedule 1
F255. . .F255. . .
associate (in relation to a registered social landlord)section 61(1)
assured tenancysection 230
assured agricultural occupancysection 230
assured shorthold tenancysection 230
F256. . .F256. . .
committee member (in relation to an industrial and provident society)section 57(2)
[F257company section 63 (and see section 58(2))]
F258. . .F258. . .
co-operative housing associationsection 63
co-opted member (of committee of industrial and provident society)section 57(1)
F259. . .F259. . .
disposal proceeds fundsection 24
dwellingsection 63
enactmentsection 230
fully mutual housing associationsection 63
hostelsection 63
housesection 63
housing accommodationsection 63
housing activitiessection 63
housing associationsection 230
industrial and provident societysection 2(1)(b)
informationsection 63
leasesection 229
local authoritysection 63
[F254local housing authority section 230]
long tenancysection 63
member of familysection 62
[F254misconduct section 63]
modificationssection 63
noticesection 63
officer of registered social landlordsection 59
provision (in relation to dwelling or house)section 63(2)
public sector landlordsection 63
[F254received public assistance section 58(1A)]
register, registered and registration (in relation to social landlords)section 1
registered charitysection 58(1)(b)
registrar of companiessection 63
F260. . .F260. . .
relevant disposal which is not an exempted disposal (in sections 11 to 14)section 15
[F254representations section 63]
secure tenancysection 230
social housing grantsection 18(1)
statutory tenancysection 63
subsidiary (in relation to a registered social landlord)section 60(1)
trustee and trusts (in relation to a charity)section 58(1)(a)

Textual Amendments

F255S. 64: Entry relating to “appropriate registrar” in the Table repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 356(2)

F256Words in s. 64 omitted (14.3.2012 immediately before the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) comes into force) by virtue of The Charities (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1396), art. 1, Sch. para. 45