Part 1The Homes and Communities Agency
Chapter 4Other functions of the HCA
Social housing
I1C134Determinations under sections 32 and 33
1
The HCA must not make a general determination under section 32 or 33 without the consent of the Secretary of State.
2
Before making such a determination, the HCA must consult—
a
the Regulator of Social Housing, and
b
such other persons as it considers appropriate.
3
Subsection (4) applies if a general determination under section 32 or 33 about relevant events relates to social housing assistance given to a registered provider of social housing.
4
The HCA must, in particular, consult such bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers of social housing as it considers appropriate.
5
The HCA must publish a general determination made under section 32 or 33 in such manner as it considers appropriate for bringing the determination to the attention of those affected by it.
6
A general determination of the HCA under section 32 or 33 may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case (including different provision for different areas).
7
For the purposes of subsection (6) descriptions may be framed by reference to any matters whatever.
8
A determination of the HCA under section 32 or 33 may be varied or revoked by it (subject to any provision as to the time by which such a determination must be made).
9
In this section—
“general determination” means a determination which does not relate solely to a particular case,
“relevant event” means an event of a kind determined by the HCA under section 32(1).