Miscellaneous
Increase in Housing Council representation on Executive
12. In paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 1 to the Order of 1981 (the Northern Ireland Housing Executive) for the word “three” substitute “4”.
Amendment of Article 13(6) of the Order of 1992
13. In Article 13(6) of the Order of 1992 (disposal of land, etc.) for the words “paragraphs 1(b) to 9” substitute “paragraphs 1(b) to 10”.
Definition of “house in multiple occupation”
14. In Article 75(1) of the Order of 1992 (meaning of “multiple occupation”) at the end add “and for that purpose “family” includes uncle, aunt, nephew and niece.”.
Amendment of Article 35(5) of the Order of 2006
15. In Article 35(5) of the Order of 2006 (tenant’s application to have dwelling-house inspected) for the word “Order” substitute “Article”.
Refusal by district council to issue certificate of fitness for human habitation
16. In Article 36(5)(a) of the Order of 2006 (functions of the appropriate district council) for the words “of his application” substitute “to issue a certificate of fitness”.
Amendment of Article 55 of the Order of 2006
17. In Article 55 of the Order of 2006 (review of registered rents) at the end add—
“(8) An order under paragraph (5) shall be subject to negative resolution.”.