C1Part 2Regulation of Social Housing
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Modifications etc. (not altering text)
Chapter 7Enforcement powers
Restrictions on dealings F1by non-profit registered providers
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Amendments (Textual)
F1
Words in cross-heading before s. 256 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. 72
I1258Restrictions on dealings: supplemental
1
Before making an order under section 256 or 257 the regulator must take all reasonable steps to give notice to—
a
the registered provider, and
b
in the case of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2), the person to whom the order is directed.
2
Contravention of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2) is an offence.
3
A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
4
Proceedings for an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of—
a
the regulator, or
b
the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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)