Localism Act 2011

151Preparation of tenancy strategyE+W
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(1)Before adopting a tenancy strategy, or making a modification to it reflecting a major change of policy, the authority must—

(a)send a copy of the draft strategy, or proposed modification, to every private registered provider of social housing for its district, and

(b)give the private registered provider a reasonable opportunity to comment on those proposals.

(2)Before adopting a tenancy strategy, or making a modification to it reflecting a major change of policy, the authority must also—

(a)consult such other persons as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe, and

(b)in the case of an authority that is a London borough council, consult the Mayor of London.

(3)The authority must, in preparing or modifying a tenancy strategy, have regard to—

(a)its current allocation scheme under section 166A of the Housing Act 1996,

(b)its current homelessness strategy under section 1 of the Homelessness Act 2002, and

(c)in the case of an authority that is a London borough council, the London housing strategy.

Commencement Information

I1S. 151 in force at 15.1.2012 by S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(n) (with arts. 6, 7, arts. 9-11)