Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)

Part 2 E+W Regulation of Social Housing

Chapter 3 E+W Registration

Eligibility E+W

112 Eligibility for registration E+W

(1) An English body is eligible for registration if—

(a) it satisfies the following conditions, and

(b) it does not fall within the exceptions in section 113.

(2) Condition 1 is that the body—

(a) is a provider of social housing in England, or

(b) intends to become a provider of social housing in England.

(3) Condition 2 is that the body satisfies any relevant criteria set by the regulator as to—

(a) its financial situation,

(b) its constitution, and

(c) other arrangements for its management.

(4) Before setting criteria the regulator must consult—

(a) the HCA,

(b) one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers, and

(c) one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 112(3)(4) in force at 8.9.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))