SCHEDULE 5

HMO amenity notices: enforcement etc.

Evacuation
2
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.
Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 31.8.2011 by S.S.I. 2010/159, art. 3