The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Fees for Registration Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1998

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Fees for Registration Schemes) Order 1997. Article 2 of the 1997 Order specifies the maximum permissible fee that may be charged by a local housing authority under section 346A(4) of the Housing Act 1985 for first registration of a house in multiple occupation under a registration scheme.

The Order inserts article 2A into the 1997 Order, which provides that where a charge has been paid when an application for first registration or renewal of registration was made, no fee shall be payable on registration of the house in consequence of that application.

The Order also substitutes a new article 3. This provides that where a charge or fee has already been paid in the five year period prior to the date a new registration scheme is made which applies to the house the maximum fee payable shall be reduced to take account of the charges or fees already paid.