Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 No. 22 - Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum

Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 22

12 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation

Section 29: Death of sole licence holder: effect on licence

Section 29 transfers the licence of a deceased sole licence-holder to that person’s executor. The licence expires three months after the date of death, unless the council is satisfied that it is reasonable to extend it in order to wind up the holder’s estate.