1

The moratorium begins when the notice mentioned in section 145 is given.

2

The moratorium ends when one of the following occurs—

a

the expiry of the relevant period,

b

the making of a housing administration order under Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 in relation to the registered provider, or

c

the cancellation of the moratorium (see subsection (5)).

2A

The “relevant period” is—

a

the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice mentioned in section 145 is given, plus

b

any period by which that period is extended under subsection (3).

9

If a notice mentioned in section 145 is given during a moratorium, that does not—

a

start a new moratorium, or

b

alter the existing moratorium's duration.