Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

31 Determination of amount of grant in case of landlord’s application

(1) This section applies to—

(a) an owner’s application for a renovation grant which is accompanied by a certificate of intended letting (not being an application which falls within section 30: see subsection (2) of that section),

(b) a landlord’s application for a common parts grant,

(c) a landlord’s application for a disabled facilities grant, and

(d) any application for an HMO grant.

(2) The reference in subsection (1)(c) to a landlord’s application for a disabled facilities grant is to an owner’s application in respect of works to a dwelling which is or is intended to be let, or to the common parts of a building in which a flat is or is intended to be let.

(3) The amount of the grant (if any) shall be determined by the local housing authority, having regard to—

(a) the extent to which the landlord is able to charge a higher rent for the premises because of the works, and

(b) such other matters as the Secretary of State may direct.

(4) The authority may, if they think it appropriate, seek and act upon the advice of rent officers as to any matter.

(5) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring any information or evidence needed for the determination of any matter under this section to be furnished by such person as may be prescribed.