Explanatory Memorandum

Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 22

12 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Standards of Housing

Chapter 3: Hazards
Section 58: Works requirement

A hazard notice may also contain a works requirement.  Section 58 sets out that a works requirement is that an owner carries out work in order to remove the hazard.  The work must be specified in the notice and can be anything which the council regards as appropriate for removing the hazard.  If the work is done, the hazard notice must be lifted.