C1Part 2Regulation of Social Housing
Chapter 6Regulatory powers
Monitoring
I1199Survey
1
This section applies where the regulator suspects that a registered provider may be failing to maintain premises in accordance with standards under section 193.
2
The regulator may arrange for a survey of the condition of the premises by an authorised person.
3
In subsection (2) “authorised person” means a member of the regulator's staff, or another person, authorised in writing by the regulator for the purposes of this section.
4
An authorised person may enter the premises at any reasonable time and carry out the survey.
5
Before carrying out the survey an authorised person must give the registered provider at least 28 days' notice.
6
A registered provider who receives notice of a survey must give each occupier of the premises at least 7 days' notice.
7
After carrying out a survey an authorised person must produce a written report.
8
The regulator must give the registered provider a copy of the report.
Pt. 2 modified (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 69(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 911141517)