SCHEDULE 5HMO amenity notices: enforcement etc.

Evacuation

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1

Where the local authority—

a

is authorised by this schedule to carry out work in living accommodation, and

b

considers that doing so is likely to endanger the occupant of any land or premises,

it must require that occupant to move from the land or premises.

2

A requirement under sub-paragraph (1) must be made by serving a notice on the occupant specifying—

a

by reference to the work which the local authority is authorised to carry out, the reason why the occupant is required to move, and

b

the period, beginning not less than 14 days after the date on which the notice is served, within which the occupant must move.

3

A requirement under sub-paragraph (1) ceases to have effect if—

a

the sheriff refuses to grant a warrant under paragraph 3(4) in relation to it, or

b

the work concerned is completed.