Citation, commencement and application1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the RTM Companies (Model Articles) (England) Regulations 2009 and shall come into force on 9th November 2009.

2

These Regulations apply to RTM companies2 which exercise the right to manage premises3 in England.

Form and content of articles of association of RTM companies2

1

The articles of association of a RTM company shall take the form, and include the provisions, set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

2

Subject to regulation 3(2), the provisions referred to in paragraph (1) shall have effect for a RTM company whether or not they are adopted by the company.

Revocation of instrument and transitional provisions3

1

The RTM Companies (Memorandum and Articles of Association) (England) Regulations 20034 (“the 2003 Regulations”) are revoked.

2

During the transitional period the 2003 Regulations shall continue to have effect in relation to RTM companies incorporated before 9th November 2009.

3

The transitional period is the period beginning on 9th November 2009 and ending on 30th September 2010.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

Ian AustinParliamentary Under Secretary of StateDepartment for Communities and Local Government