Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

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5.—(1) The council must serve on—

(a)the owner,

(b)if the decision was made on an application under section 22(2)(b), the applicant, and

(c)the statutory authorities.

notice of its decision whether to vary or revoke an HMO licence.

(2) If the decision is to include a condition, or to vary an existing condition, which imposes a restriction or obligation on any person (except the owner), the council must also serve a notice on that person.

(3) The notice must—

(a)state the council’s decision,

(b)if the decision is to vary a licence, be accompanied by a copy of the licence as varied,

(c)if the licence is varied in terms different from those applied for, include a statement of the reasons for that difference, and

(d)state the date on which the decision was made.

(4) The notice must be served before the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.