Part 7Registered social landlords: insolvency etc.

Implementing proposals

86Manager: powers

1

A manager appointed to implement agreed proposals may do anything necessary to secure that implementation.

2

A manager may, in particular—

a

take possession of land (and raise legal proceedings for that purpose),

b

sell or otherwise dispose of land by public auction or private contract,

c

raise or borrow money,

d

grant security over land,

e

grant or enter into, or accept a renunciation of, a lease or tenancy,

f

carry on the registered social landlord’s business (in so far as relating to management and transfer of land),

g

carry out works, or do anything else, in connection with the management or transfer of land,

h

execute deeds or other documents on behalf of the registered social landlord,

i

use the registered social landlord’s seal (if it has one),

j

make any arrangement or compromise on behalf of the registered social landlord,

k

appoint (and dismiss) agents and staff,

l

appoint a solicitor, accountant or other professional to assist the manager,

m

make payments,

n

take out insurance,

o

raise or defend legal proceedings,

p

refer a dispute to arbitration,

q

do anything incidental to the exercise of the above powers.

3

A manager acts as the registered social landlord’s agent and is accordingly not personally liable on an agreement entered into as manager.

4

Anyone dealing with a manager in good faith and for value need not inquire whether the manager is acting within the powers conferred by virtue of this section.

5

A manager must, so far as practicable—

a

consult the registered social landlord’s tenants before doing anything likely to affect them, and

b

inform them of the effect of any such action.