260Removal or suspension following inquiryE+W
(1)This section applies if as a result of an inquiry under section 206 or an audit under section 210 the regulator is satisfied [F1that—
(a)the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or
(b)a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.]
(2)The regulator may by order remove any officer, employee or agent of the registered provider [F2who—
(a)it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or
(b)it thinks obstructed, or failed to co-operate with, the inquiry under section 206.]
(3)Pending a decision whether to remove an officer, employee or agent, the regulator may by order suspend the person for a specified period of up to 6 months.
F3(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)Before making an order the regulator must take all reasonable steps to give at least 14 days' notice to—
(a)the person, and
(b)the registered provider.
[F4(5A)If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—
(a)take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed or suspended, and
(b)notify the registered provider.]
(6)The regulator shall notify the Charity Commission if it removes or suspends an officer, employee or agent of a registered charity.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 260(1) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 3 para. 16(a); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)
F2Words in s. 260(2) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 3 para. 16(b); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)
F3S. 260(4) omitted (20.9.2023) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 33(e), 46(3); S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(n)
F4S. 260(5A) inserted (20.9.2023) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 4 para. 16; S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)
Commencement Information
I1S. 260 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)