SCHEDULE 2Consequential, supplementary, incidental and transitional provision and savings relating to the transfer of functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979
PART 1Amendments to Acts
Estate Agents Act 19791
1
The 1979 Act130 is amended as follows.
2
In the italic heading before section 3 for “Office of Fair Trading” substitute “the lead enforcement authority”.
3
In section 3 (orders prohibiting unfit persons from doing estate agency work)—
a
in subsection (1)—
i
for “Office of Fair Trading (in this Act referred to as “the OFT”)” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
ii
for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
b
in subsections (2), (4), (5) and (8), in each place it occurs, for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
4
In the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
a
section 4(1), (1A)(b), (1B)(b), (1C)(b), (2) and (3)131;
b
section 5(1)(a), (2), (3) and (5)132;
c
section 6(1), (3), (4), (5) and (6)133;
d
section 7(1)134;
e
section 8(1), (3), (4), (5) and (6);
f
the heading for section 9;
g
section 9(1) and (6)135.
5
After section 9 insert—
9ANotice of convictions and judgments
1
This section applies if—
a
a person is convicted of an offence by or before a court in the United Kingdom, or
b
a judgment is given against a person by a court in civil proceedings in the United Kingdom.
2
The court may make arrangements to bring the conviction or judgment to the attention of the lead enforcement authority if it appears to the court that—
a
having regard to the functions of the lead enforcement authority under this Act it is expedient for the conviction or judgment to be brought to the attention of the lead enforcement authority, and
b
without such arrangements the conviction or judgment may not be brought to the attention of the lead enforcement authority.
6
In section 11 (powers of entry and inspection) omit subsections (6) and (7).
7
In the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
a
section 13(4);
b
section 15(5);
c
section 17(1), (5) and (6);
d
section 19(6);
e
section 20(3);
f
section 21(6);
g
section 23A(8)(b)(i) and (9)136.
8
In section 23B (enforcement)137—
a
in subsection (1) omit “other than the OFT”;
b
in subsection (4) for “OFT”, in both places it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”.
9
In section 25 (general duties of OFT)—
a
in the heading for “OFT” substitute “the lead enforcement authority”;
b
in subsections (1), (2) and (3) for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
10
In the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
a
section 26(1)(a) and (4);
b
section 29(1) and (3);
c
section 30(1).
11
In section 33 (general interpretation provisions)138, in subsection (1)—
a
in the definition of “general notice” for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
b
omit the definition of “OFT”;
c
at the appropriate place insert—
“the lead enforcement authority” means Powys County Council;
12
In section 34 (financial provisions), in subsection (2) for the words from “paid to” to “this Act” substitute “paid to the lead enforcement authority under this Act”.
13
In Schedule 2 (procedure etc.)—
a
in Part 1 (orders and decisions under sections 3, 4 and 6)—
i
in paragraph 1(1)(a) for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
ii
in paragraph 1(1)(b) for “OFT’s” substitute “lead enforcement authority’s”;
iii
in paragraph 1(2) for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
iv
in paragraph 2(1)—
aa
for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”; and
bb
for “OFT’s” substitute “lead enforcement authority’s”;
v
in the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
aa
paragraph 2(2) and (3);
bb
paragraph 3;
cc
paragraph 4(1) and (2);
dd
paragraph 5;
ee
paragraph 6(1), (2) and (3);
ff
paragraph 7;
gg
paragraph 8;
vi
in paragraph 9(1) for “OFT’s” substitute “lead enforcement authority’s”;
vii
in paragraph 10(2) for “OFT” substitute “lead enforcement authority”;
b
in Part 2 (applications under sections 6(1) and 8(3)), in the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
i
paragraph 11;
ii
paragraph 12;
iii
paragraph 13;
iv
paragraph 14.
14
In Schedule 3 (redress schemes)139, in the following provisions for “OFT”, in each place it occurs, substitute “lead enforcement authority”—
a
paragraph 1;
b
paragraph 2(1) and (2);
c
paragraph 3(1) and (2);
d
paragraph 4;
e
paragraph 5;
f
the italic heading before paragraph 6;
g
paragraph 6;
h
paragraph 7;
i
paragraph 8;
j
paragraph 9;
k
the italic heading before paragraph 10;
l
paragraph 10;
m
paragraph 11;
n
paragraph 12;
o
paragraph 13.
15
In Schedule 4 (penalty notices under section 23B(1)140—
a
in paragraph 1 omit “other than the OFT”;
b
in paragraph 10—
i
in paragraph (a) omit “other than the OFT”;
ii
for “by the OFT” substitute “by the lead enforcement authority”.
Companies Act 19852
In Schedule 15D to the Companies Act 1985141 (disclosures)—
a
in paragraph 17 omit paragraph (c);
b
after paragraph 27 insert—
27A
A disclosure for the purpose of enabling or assisting the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) to exercise its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979.
Tribunals and Inquiries Act 19923
1
The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992142 is amended as follows.
2
In section 14 (restricted application of Act in relation to certain tribunals)143 after subsection (1)(a) insert—
aa
the lead enforcement authority referred to in paragraph 16A of Schedule 1,
3
In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (tribunals under direct supervision of Council)144—
a
after paragraph 16 insert—
Estate agents
16A. The lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) in respect of its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979, and any member of its staff authorised to exercise those functions.
b
in paragraph 17 omit “and the Estate Agents Act 1979”.
Enterprise Act 20024
In section 231 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (notice of convictions and judgment to OFT), in subsection (2) omit “or under the Estate Agents Act 1979 (c.38)”.
Companies Act 20065
1
The Companies Act 2006145 is amended as follows.
2
In Part 2 of Schedule 2 (specified descriptions of disclosures)146—
a
in paragraph 25 omit paragraph (c);
b
after paragraph 36 insert—
36A
A disclosure for the purpose of enabling or assisting the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) to exercise its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979.
3
In Part 2 of Schedule 11A (specified descriptions of disclosures)147—
a
in paragraph 39 omit paragraph (c);
b
after paragraph 51 insert—
51A
A disclosure for the purpose of enabling or assisting the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) to exercise its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979.
Public Bodies Act 20116
In Schedule 5 to the Public Bodies Act 2011 (power to modify or transfer functions: bodies and offices) omit the entry for the Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”).
PART 2Amendments to Acts of the Scottish Parliament
Housing (Scotland) Act 20067
1
In section 117 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006148 (notification of breach of duty)—
a
in subsection (1)(a) for “Office of Fair Trading” substitute “lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979)”;
b
in subsection (2) for “Office of Fair Trading” substitute “lead enforcement authority”.
PART 3Amendments to Statutory Instruments
Estate Agents (Entry and Inspection) Regulations 19818
The Estate Agents (Entry and Inspection) Regulations 1981149 are revoked.
Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 20039
In Article 63 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003150 (general restrictions on disclosure of information) after paragraph 4(f) insert—
fa
for the purpose of facilitating the performance by the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) of any of its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979;
Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 200610
In Article 265 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006151 (restriction on disclosure of information) after paragraph (3)(k) insert—
ka
for the purpose of facilitating the performance by the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) of any of its functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979;
Companies (Disclosure of Address) Regulations 200911
At the end of Schedule 1 to the Companies (Disclosure of Address) Regulations 2009152 (specified public authorities) after “the Scottish Housing Regulator”, insert—
; the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) exercising functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979
Overseas Companies Regulations 200912
At the end of Schedule 1 to the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009153 (specified public authorities), after “the Scottish Housing Regulator” insert—
; the lead enforcement authority (as defined in section 33(1) of the Estate Agents Act 1979) exercising functions under the Estate Agents Act 1979
PART 4Transitional provisions and savings
General13
1
Nothing in this Order affects the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the OFT before the coming into force of article 5(1).
2
Anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the OFT, so far as it relates to any of the functions transferred by article 5(1), has effect, so far as is necessary for continuing its effect after the coming into force of article 5(1), as if done by or in relation to the lead enforcement authority.
3
Anything (including legal proceedings) which at the coming into force of article 5(1) is in the process of being done by or in relation to the OFT, so far as it relates to any of the functions transferred by article 5(1), may be continued by or in relation to the lead enforcement authority.
4
So far as is necessary or appropriate for the purposes of or in consequence of the transfer effected by article 5(1), after the coming into force of article 5(1), a reference to the OFT in an instrument or other document is to be treated as a reference to the lead enforcement authority.
5
This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15.
Costs orders14
Where the OFT is the receiving or paying party under a costs order made in connection with legal proceedings that relate to the exercise of any function transferred by article 5(1), the CMA is to be treated as the receiving or paying party, as the case may be, instead.
General notices issued by the OFT15
1
Any general notices issued by the OFT under the 1979 Act cease to have effect.
2
In this paragraph “general notice” has the meaning given by section 33(1) of the 1979 Act.
Information16
The OFT may disclose to the lead enforcement authority any information which the OFT considers it necessary or expedient to disclose to the lead enforcement authority in connection with the transfer of functions by article 5(1).