The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

Determination of amount of grant in case of landlord’s application

62.—(1) This Article applies to—

(a) an owner’s application for a renovation grant which is accompanied by a certificate of intended letting (not being an application which falls within Article 61: see paragraph (2) of that Article),

(b) a landlord’s application for a common parts grant,

(c) a landlord’s application for a disabled facilities grant, and

(d) any application for an HMO grant.

(2) The reference in paragraph (1)(c) to a landlord’s application for a disabled facilities grant is to an owner’s application in respect of works to a dwelling which is or is intended to be let, or to the common parts of a building in which a flat is or is intended to be let.

(3) The amount of the grant (if any) shall be determined by the Executive, having regard to—

(a) the extent to which the landlord is able to charge a higher rent for the premises because of the works, or

(b) such other matters as the Department may direct.

(4) The Executive may, if it thinks it appropriate, seek and act upon the advice of suitably qualified persons as to any matter arising under this Article.

(5) The Department may by regulations make provision requiring any information or evidence needed for the determination of any matter under this Article to be furnished by such person as may be prescribed.