(1)An English body is eligible for registration if—
(a)it satisfies the following conditions, and
(b)it does not fall within the exceptions in section 113.
(2)Condition 1 is that the body—
(a)is a provider of social housing in England, or
(b)intends to become a provider of social housing in England.
(3)Condition 2 is that the body satisfies any relevant criteria set by the regulator as to—
(a)its financial situation,
(b)its constitution, and
(c)other arrangements for its management.
(4)Before setting criteria the regulator must consult—
(a)the HCA,
(b)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of [F2private registered providers],
[F3(ba)any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,]
and
(c)one or more [F4other] bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants.
[F5(5)Section 114 deals with bodies falling within the exceptions in section 113.]
Textual Amendments
F1Heading of s. 112 substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(4)
F2Words in s. 112(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)
F3S. 112(4)(ba) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(3)(a), 148(1)(c)
F4Word in s. 112(4)(c) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(3)(b), 148(1)(c)
F5S. 112(5) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(3)
Commencement Information
I1S. 112(1)(2) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
I2S. 112(3)(4) in force at 8.9.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))
I3S. 112(3)(4) in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)