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Sections 71 and 94
1E+WBefore granting a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph, together with a copy of the proposed licence, on the applicant for the licence and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
2E+WThe notice under paragraph 1 must state that the authority are proposing to grant the licence and set out—
(a)the reasons for granting the licence,
(b)the main terms of the licence, and
(c)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
3(1)This paragraph applies if, having considered representations made in accordance with a notice under paragraph 1 or this paragraph, the local housing authority propose to grant a licence with modifications.E+W
(2)Before granting the licence the authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on the applicant for the licence and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
4E+WThe notice under paragraph 3 must set out—
(a)the proposed modifications,
(b)the reasons for them, and
(c)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
5E+WBefore refusing to grant a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on the applicant for the licence and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
6E+WThe notice under paragraph 5 must state that the local housing authority are proposing to refuse to grant the licence and set out—
(a)the reasons for refusing to grant the licence, and
(b)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
7(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide to grant a licence.E+W
(2)The local housing authority must serve on the applicant for the licence (and, if different, the licence holder) and each relevant person—
(a)a copy of the licence, and
(b)a notice setting out—
(i)the reasons for deciding to grant the licence and the date on which the decision was made,
(ii)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(iii)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(1)).
(3)The documents required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
8(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse to grant a licence.E+W
(2)The local housing authority must serve on the applicant for the licence and each relevant person a notice setting out—
(a)the authority’s decision not to grant the licence,
(b)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,
(c)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(d)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(1)).
(3)The notices required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
9E+WThe requirements of paragraph 3 (and those of paragraph 1) do not apply if the local housing authority—
(a)have already served a notice under paragraph 1 but not paragraph 3 in relation to the proposed licence, and
(b)consider that the modifications which are now being proposed are not material in any respect.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
10E+WThe requirements of paragraph 3 (and those of paragraph 1) do not apply if the local housing authority—
(a)have already served notices under paragraphs 1 and 3 in relation to the matter concerned, and
(b)consider that the further modifications which are now being proposed do not differ in any material respect from the modifications in relation to which a notice was last served under paragraph 3.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
11E+WParagraphs 5, 6 and 8 do not apply to a refusal to grant a licence on particular terms if the local housing authority are proposing to grant the licence on different terms.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F111AE+WThe requirements of paragraph 5 do not apply where the refusal to grant the licence was because of section 66(3C) or 89(3C) (person with banning order not a fit and proper person).]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 11A inserted (6.4.2018) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 2 para. 12(2); S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2(b)
12(1)In this Part of this Schedule “the end of the consultation period” means the last day for making representations in respect of the matter in question.E+W
(2)The end of the consultation period must be—
(a)in the case of a notice under paragraph 1 or 5, a day which is at least 14 days after the date of service of the notice; and
(b)in the case of a notice under paragraph 3, a day which is at least 7 days after the date of service of the notice.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2) “the date of service”of a notice means, in a case where more than one notice is served, the date on which the last of the notices is served.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
13(1)In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act.E+W
(2)In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person”, in relation to a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act, means any person (other than a person excluded by sub-paragraph (3))—
(a)who, to the knowledge of the local housing authority concerned, is—
(i)a person having an estate or interest in the HMO or Part 3 house in question, or
(ii)a person managing or having control of that HMO or Part 3 house (and not falling within sub-paragraph (i)), or
(b)on whom any restriction or obligation is or is to be imposed by the licence in accordance with section 67(5) or 90(6).
(3)The persons excluded by this sub-paragraph are—
(a)the applicant for the licence and (if different) the licence holder, and
(b)any tenant under a lease with an unexpired term of 3 years or less.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
14E+WBefore varying a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on the licence holder and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
15E+WThe notice under paragraph 14 must state that the local housing authority are proposing to make the variation and set out—
(a)the effect of the variation,
(b)the reasons for the variation, and
(c)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
16(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide to vary a licence.E+W
(2)The local housing authority must serve on the licence holder and each relevant person—
(a)a copy of the authority’s decision to vary the licence, and
(b)a notice setting out—
(i)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,
(ii)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(iii)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(2)).
(3)The documents required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
17E+WThe requirements of paragraph 14 do not apply if—
(a)the local housing authority consider that the variation is not material, or
(b)the variation is agreed by the licence holder and the local housing authority consider that it would not be appropriate to comply with the requirements of that paragraph.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
18E+WThe requirements of paragraph 14 do not apply if the local housing authority—
(a)have already served a notice under that paragraph in relation to a proposed variation, and
(b)consider that the variation which is now being proposed is not materially different from the previous proposed variation.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
19E+WBefore refusing to vary a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on the licence holder and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
20E+WThe notice under paragraph 19 must state that the authority are proposing to refuse to vary the licence and set out—
(a)the reasons for refusing to vary the licence, and
(b)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
21(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse to vary a licence.E+W
(2)The authority must serve on the licence holder and each relevant person a notice setting out—
(a)the authority’s decision not to vary the licence,
(b)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,
(c)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(d)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(2)).
(3)The documents required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
22E+WBefore revoking a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice on the licence holder under this paragraph and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
23E+WThe notice under paragraph 22 must state that the authority are proposing to revoke the licence and set out—
(a)the reasons for the revocation, and
(b)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
24(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority decide to revoke a licence.E+W
(2)The authority must serve on the licence holder and each relevant person—
(a)a copy of the authority’s decision to revoke the licence, and
(b)a notice setting out—
(i)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,
(ii)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(iii)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(2)).
(3)The documents required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
25E+WThe requirements of paragraph 22 do not apply if the revocation is agreed by the licence holder and the local housing authority consider that it would not be appropriate to comply with the requirements of that paragraph.
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F225AE+WThe requirements of paragraph 22 do not apply if the revocation is required by section 70A or 93A (duty to revoke licence in banning order cases).]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 5 para. 25A inserted (6.4.2018) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 2 para. 12(3); S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2(b)
26E+WBefore refusing to revoke a licence, the local housing authority must—
(a)serve a notice under this paragraph on the licence holder and each relevant person, and
(b)consider any representations made in accordance with the notice and not withdrawn.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
27E+WThe notice under paragraph 26 must state that the authority are proposing to refuse to revoke the licence and set out—
(a)the reasons for refusing to revoke the licence, and
(b)the end of the consultation period.
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
28(1)This paragraph applies where the local housing authority refuse to revoke a licence.E+W
(2)The authority must serve on the licence holder and each relevant person a notice setting out—
(a)the authority’s decision not to revoke the licence,
(b)the reasons for the decision and the date on which it was made,
(c)the right of appeal against the decision under Part 3 of this Schedule, and
(d)the period within which an appeal may be made (see paragraph 33(2)).
(3)The notices required to be served under sub-paragraph (2) must be served within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
29(1)In this Part of this Schedule “the end of the consultation period” means the last day on which representations may be made in respect of the matter in question.E+W
(2)That date must be at least 14 days after the date of service of the notice in question.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2) “the date of service”of a notice means, in a case where more than one notice is served, the date on which the last of the notices is served.
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
30(1)In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act.E+W
(2)In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person”, in relation to a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act, means any person (other than a person excluded by sub-paragraph (3))—
(a)who, to the knowledge of the local housing authority concerned, is—
(i)a person having an estate or interest in the HMO or Part 3 house in question, or
(ii)a person managing or having control of that HMO or Part 3 house (and not falling within sub-paragraph (i)), or
(b)on whom any restriction or obligation is or is to be imposed by the licence in accordance with section 67(5) or 90(6).
(3)The persons excluded by this sub-paragraph are—
(a)the licence holder, and
(b)any tenant under a lease with an unexpired term of 3 years or less.
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch.); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
31(1)The applicant or any relevant person may appeal to [F3the appropriate tribunal] against a decision by the local housing authority on an application for a licence—E+W
(a)to refuse to grant the licence, or
(b)to grant the licence.
(2)An appeal under sub-paragraph (1)(b) may, in particular, relate to any of the terms of the licence.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 5 para. 31(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I31 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
32(1)The licence holder or any relevant person may appeal to [F4the appropriate tribunal] against a decision by the local housing authority—E+W
(a)to vary or revoke a licence, or
(b)to refuse to vary or revoke a licence.
(2)But this does not apply to the licence holder in a case where the decision to vary or revoke the licence was made with his agreement.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 5 para. 32(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I32 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 5 para. 32A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2018) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 2 para. 12(4); S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2(b)
32A(1)The right of appeal under paragraph 31(1)(a) does not apply where a licence is refused because of section 66(3A) or 89(3A) (person with banning order not a fit and proper person).E+W
(2)The right of appeal under paragraph 32(1)(a) does not apply in relation to the revocation of a licence required by section 70A or 93A (duty to revoke licence in banning order cases).]
33(1)Any appeal under paragraph 31 against a decision to grant, or (as the case may be) to refuse to grant, a licence must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date specified in the notice under paragraph 7 or 8 as the date on which the decision was made.E+W
(2)Any appeal under paragraph 32 against a decision to vary or revoke, or (as the case may be) to refuse to vary or revoke, a licence must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date specified in the notice under paragraph 16, 21, 24 or 28 as the date on which the decision was made.
(3)[F6The appropriate tribunal] may allow an appeal to be made to it after the end of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (2) if it is satisfied that there is a good reason for the failure to appeal before the end of that period (and for any delay since then in applying for permission to appeal out of time).
Textual Amendments
F6Words in Sch. 5 para. 33(3) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(b) (with Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I33 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
Textual Amendments
F7Words in Sch. 5 para. 34 heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(c) (with Sch. 3)
34(1)This paragraph applies to appeals to [F8the appropriate tribunal] under paragraph 31 or 32.E+W
(2)An appeal—
(a)is to be by way of a re-hearing, but
(b)may be determined having regard to matters of which the authority were unaware.
(3)The tribunal may confirm, reverse or vary the decision of the local housing authority.
(4)On an appeal under paragraph 31 the tribunal may direct the authority to grant a licence to the applicant for the licence on such terms as the tribunal may direct.
Textual Amendments
F8Words in Sch. 5 para. 34(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I34 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
35(1)This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes of—E+W
(a)section 69(6) or 70(8) (variation or revocation of licence under Part 2 of this Act), or
(b)section 92(3) or 93(5) (variation or revocation of licence under Part 3 of this Act).
(2)If the period of 28 days mentioned in paragraph 33(2) has expired without an appeal having been made under paragraph 32, “the operative time”is the end of that period.
(3)If an appeal is made under paragraph 32 within that period and a decision is given on the appeal which confirms the variation or revocation, “the operative time”is as follows—
(a)if the period within which an appeal to the [F9Upper Tribunal] may be brought expires without such an appeal having been brought, “the operative time” is the end of that period;
(b)if an appeal to the [F9Upper Tribunal] is brought, “the operative time” is the time when a decision is given on the appeal which confirms the variation or revocation.
(4)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)—
(a)the withdrawal of an appeal has the same effect as a decision confirming the variation or revocation appealed against; and
(b)references to a decision which confirms a variation are to a decision which confirms it with or without variation.
Textual Amendments
F9 Words in Sch. 5 para. 35(3)(a)(b) substituted (1.6.2009) by Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307) , art. 5(1)(2) , Sch. 1 para. 281 (with Sch. 5 )
Commencement Information
I35 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
36(1)In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act.E+W
(2)In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person”, in relation to a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act, means any person (other than a person excluded by sub-paragraph (3))—
(a)who is—
(i)a person having an estate or interest in the HMO or Part 3 house concerned, or
(ii)a person managing or having control of that HMO or Part 3 house (and not falling within sub-paragraph (i)), or
(b)on whom any restriction or obligation is or is to be imposed by the licence in accordance with section 67(5) or 90(6).
(3)The persons excluded by this sub-paragraph are—
(a)the applicant for the licence and (if different) the licence holder, and
(b)any tenant under a lease with an unexpired term of 3 years or less.
Commencement Information
I36 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )
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