In section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)

A notice under subsection (2) must—

(a)

be given in writing,

(b)

be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,

(c)

specify the date the petition was presented, and

(d)

contain a copy of the petition.

(2B)

Subsection (2C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of subsection (2A).

(2C)

The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the petitioner, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”