107CollectionE+W
[F1(1)The regulator, or a person authorised under subsection (4A), may for a purpose connected with the regulator’s functions require a person to provide documents or information which the regulator or person authorised (as the case may be) has reason to believe is or may be in the person’s possession.]
F2(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F3(2A)A requirement under subsection (1) may also require the person to provide an explanation of any document or information required under that subsection.]
(3)A requirement [F4under subsection (1)] may specify—
(a)the form and manner in which a [F5document, information or an explanation] is to be provided (which may include the provision of a legible copy of information stored electronically);
(b)when and where it is to be provided.
(4)The regulator may copy or record [F6documents, information or explanations] provided.
[F7(4A)The regulator may in writing authorise a person to exercise any of its powers under this section.
(4B)An authorisation—
(a)must specify the extent to which the person is authorised to exercise the powers, and
(b)may provide that the person is to be authorised for a particular period.]
(5)Failure to comply with a requirement [F8under subsection (1)] without reasonable excuse is an offence.
(6)Intentionally altering, suppressing or destroying a document or information [F9required under subsection (1)] is an offence.
[F10(6A)Knowingly or recklessly providing the regulator, or a person authorised under subsection (4A), with a document, information or an explanation which is false or misleading in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (1) is an offence.]
(7)If a person fails to comply with a requirement [F11under subsection (1)] the High Court may, on an application by the regulator, make an order for the purpose of remedying the failure.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 107(1) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(a), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F2S. 107(2) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(b), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F3S. 107(2A) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(c), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F4Words in s. 107(3) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(d)(i), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F5Words in s. 107(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(d)(ii), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F6Words in s. 107(4) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(e), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F7S. 107(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(f), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F8Words in s. 107(5) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(g), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F9Words in s. 107(6) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(h), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F10S. 107(6A) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(i), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
F11Words in s. 107(7) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 3(2)(j), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 107 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)