The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (Assistance to Registered Social Landlords and Other Persons) (Grants) Regulations 2004

Recovery of sums

18.  Where HAG has been paid to the grant recipient, the local authority may recover the full amount of the HAG or a proportion thereof from the date it ascertains that HAG should be repaid where–

(a) in the case of HAG to provide, improve, adapt and repair units, no later than on completion of the project–

(i) the units provided differ from those specified in the offer of grant;

(ii) the proceeds from the sale of units for owner occupation or shared ownership differ from those specified in the offer of grant; or

(iii) the cost of the project is less than that specified in the offer of grant;

(b) HAG has been paid to acquire or repair units for decant accommodation and these units are sold after use; or

(c) HAG has been paid for furniture costs and the grant recipient ceases to provide a furnished unit within a period of five years from the date of the initial let of the unit.