Specified time for disclosure of green deal plan: lettings3

1

This regulation provides for the specified time for the purposes of section 12(2)(b) of the Act3 where a green deal property is to be let.

2

Except where paragraph (4), (6) or (8) applies, the specified time is at or before the time B views the green deal property.

3

Paragraph (4) applies where, in respect of a green deal property situated in England or Wales, B becomes a prospective tenant or licensee by virtue of making—

a

an information request or a viewing request and—

i

subsequently B makes an offer, either orally or in writing;

ii

B does not view the property before making that offer; and

iii

paragraph (8) does not apply;

or

b

an offer, either orally or in writing.

4

Where this paragraph applies, the specified time is, where A intends that the property is to be let under—

a

a written contract, at or before the time A or an agent informs B that A accepts B’s offer subject to a contract to let the property being concluded; or

b

an oral contract, before the contract to let the property is made.

5

Paragraph (6) applies where, in respect of a green deal property situated in Scotland, B becomes a prospective tenant or licensee by virtue of making—

a

an information request or a viewing request and—

i

subsequently B makes an offer, either orally or in writing;

ii

B does not view the property before making that offer; and

iii

paragraph (8) does not apply;

or

b

an offer, either orally or in writing.

6

Where this paragraph applies, the specified time is before the contract to let the property is made.

7

Paragraph (8) applies where—

a

B occupies the green deal property; and

b

B becomes a prospective tenant or licensee by virtue of making an information request.

8

Where this paragraph applies, the specified time is—

a

as soon as practicable after the information request is received by A or an agent; but

b

before the contract to let the property is made.