13(1)Until recovered, the expenses recoverable by the local housing authority, together with any accrued interest on them, are a charge on the premises to which the improvement notice related.
(2)The charge takes effect when the demand for the expenses and interest becomes operative by virtue of paragraph 9(2) or 11(6).
(3)For the purpose of enforcing the charge, the local housing authority have the same powers and remedies, under the Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20) and otherwise, as if they were mortgagees by deed having powers of sale and lease, of accepting surrenders of leases and of appointing a receiver.
(4)The power of appointing a receiver is exercisable at any time after the end of one month beginning with the date when the charge takes effect.