11In section 120 (notice), in subsection (1)(c), after “charity)” insert “or a limited liability partnership”.

AccountsE+W

(2)In the heading, after “companies” insert “or limited liability partnerships”.

(3)In subsection (1)(a), after “charity” insert “or is a limited liability partnership”.

(a)after “directors of the company” insert “or members of the limited liability partnership”;

(b)for “company’s”, in both places, substitute “registered provider’s”;

(5)In subsection (3), for “has the same meaning as in” substitute “means accounts prepared in accordance with”.

13(1)Section 130 (exempt companies: accountant’s report) is amended as follows.

(2)In the heading, after “companies” insert “or limited liability partnerships”.

(3)In subsection (2), for “company’s” substitute “registered provider’s”.

(4)In subsection (3)(b), for “company” substitute “registered provider”.

(a)in the heading, after “companies” insert “or limited liability partnerships”;

(b)in subsection (1), for “company”, in both places, substitute “registered provider”.

(b)for the words from “provision” to the end substitute “section (revised accounts and reports),”.

(a)in the heading, after “companies” insert “or limited liability partnerships”;

(b)in subsections (1), (2) and (4), for “company”, in each place, substitute “registered provider”.

17E+WIn section 141 (offences), in subsection (6), omit the words from “not” to the end.

Moratorium on disposal of landE+W

18In section 154 (implementation of regulator’s proposals), in subsection (2), after paragraph (aa) insert—

Arrangements and reconstructionsE+W

(a)in the heading, after “company” insert “and limited liability partnership”;

(b)in subsection (1), after “company” insert “or a limited liability partnership”.

Meaning of “officer”E+W

20In section 270 (meaning of “officer” of a private registered provider), in the Table, after the entry relating to “Registered company” insert—

Section 14

Schedule 2E+WAmendments to restrictions on insolvency procedures

1E+WThe Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I41Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I42Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

2E+WIn section 104 (winding-up orders), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)A notice under subsection (2) must—

(a)be given in writing,

(b)be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,

(c)specify the date the petition was presented, and

(d)contain a copy of the petition.

(2B)Subsection (2C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of subsection (2A).

(2C)The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the petitioner, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”

Commencement Information

I43Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I44Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

3E+WIn section 105 (voluntary winding up), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)A notice under subsection (4) must—

(a)be given in writing,

(b)be signed by, or on behalf of, the registered provider,

(c)specify the date the application was made, and

(d)contain a copy of the application.

(4B)Subsection (4C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of subsection (4A).

(4C)The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the registered provider, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”

Commencement Information

I45Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I46Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

4E+WIn section 106 (ordinary administration orders), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)A notice under subsection (3) must—

(a)be given in writing,

(b)be signed by, or on behalf of, the person who made the ordinary administration application,

(c)specify the date the application was made, and

(d)contain a copy of the application.

(3B)Subsection (3C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (3) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of subsection (3A).

(3C)The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person who made the ordinary administration application, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (3)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”

Commencement Information

I47Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I48Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

5E+WIn section 107 (appointment of administrator)—

(a)in the heading, after “creditors” insert “etc”;

(b)in subsection (4)(a)(i) omit the words from “, accompanied” to “1986”;

(c)after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)A notice under subsection (4) must—

(a)be given in writing,

(b)be signed by, or on behalf of, the person making the appointment,

(c)specify the date the appointment was made, and

(d)contain copies of every document in relation to the appointment that is filed or lodged with the court in accordance with paragraph 18 or 29 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.

(4C)The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person making the appointment, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”;

(d)in subsection (5) omit “(and a copy of the accompanying documents)”.

Commencement Information

I49Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I50Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

6E+WIn section 108 (enforcement of security)—

(a)in subsection (1), omit the words from “that” to the end;

(b)after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)A notice under subsection (2) must—

(a)be given in writing, and

(b)be signed by, or on behalf of, the person intending to enforce the security.

(2B)Subsection (2C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirement of paragraph (b) of subsection (2A).

(2C)The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person intending to enforce the security, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).”;

(c)omit subsection (3);

(d)before subsection (4) insert—

“(3A)In the case of a registered provider that is a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 which is not a body corporate, the reference to the property of the registered provider is to the property held on the trusts of the charity (and for this purpose “trusts” has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011, see section 353 of that Act).”

Commencement Information

I51Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I52Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(x)

Section 36

Schedule 3E+WRegulatory and enforcement powers

1E+WThe Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I53Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I54Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 20.9.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(w)(i)

I55Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

2E+WIn section 201 (inspections) omit subsections (2) and (2A).

Commencement Information

I56Sch. 3 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I57Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

3E+WIn section 206 (inquiry)—

(a)for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1)The regulator may hold an inquiry into the affairs of a registered provider if the regulator suspects that—

(a)the affairs of the registered provider may have been mismanaged,

(b)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C, or

(c)there is a risk that, if no action is taken by the regulator or the registered provider, the registered provider will fail to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”;

(b)in subsection (4)(a), for “, employees or consultants” substitute “or employees”;

(c)omit subsection (5).

Commencement Information

I58Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I59Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

4E+WIn section 226 (overview of provisions on penalties) omit “private”.

Commencement Information

I60Sch. 3 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I61Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

5E+WIn section 227 (grounds for imposition of penalty), in subsection (1), omit “private”.

Commencement Information

I62Sch. 3 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I63Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

6E+WIn section 229 (amount of penalty)—

(a)in subsection (2), after “penalty” insert “that may be”;

(b)in that subsection, for “may not exceed £5,000” substitute “is unlimited”;

(c)omit subsection (3).

Commencement Information

I64Sch. 3 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I65Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

7E+WIn section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (1)—

(a)in paragraph (a), omit “or”;

(b)at the end of paragraph (b) insert “, or

(c)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”

Commencement Information

I66Sch. 3 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I67Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

8E+WIn section 251 (appointment of manager of a private registered provider), in subsection (2), in both places, omit “an individual as”.

Commencement Information

I68Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I69Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

9E+WIn section 252 (supplementary provisions about appointment of manager)—

(a)for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2)The registered provider may make representations to the regulator about the notice within the period of 5 days beginning with the day on which the provider receives the notice.”;

(b)after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)Unless the registered provider consents, the regulator may not take action under section 251(2) before the expiry of the period within which the provider may make representations.”;

(c)omit subsection (3).

Commencement Information

I70Sch. 3 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I71Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y) (with reg. 5(1))

10E+WIn section 252A (appointment of advisers to local authorities), in subsection (2)—

(a)in the words before paragraph (a), for “thinks” substitute “is satisfied”;

(b)at the end of paragraph (d) (inserted by section 10) insert—

“(e)that the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C,”.

Commencement Information

I72Sch. 3 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I73Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y) (with reg. 5(2))

11E+WIn section 253 (transfer of land by private registered provider), in subsection (1)—

(a)in paragraph (a), omit “or”;

(b)at the end of paragraph (b) insert “, or

(c)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”

Commencement Information

I74Sch. 3 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I75Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

12E+WIn section 255 (amalgamation), in subsection (1)—

(a)in paragraph (a), omit “or”;

(b)at the end of paragraph (b) insert “, or

(c)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”

Commencement Information

I76Sch. 3 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I77Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

13E+WIn section 256 (restrictions on dealings during inquiry)—

(a)in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute “private”;

(b)in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or

(b)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.”

Commencement Information

I78Sch. 3 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I79Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

14E+WIn section 257 (restrictions on dealings following inquiry), in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or

(b)a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 194.”

Commencement Information

I80Sch. 3 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I81Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

15E+WIn section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry)—

(a)in subsection (1)(a), for “non-profit” substitute “private”;

(b)in subsection (1)(b), for “either” substitute “any”;

(c)in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of the registered provider have been mismanaged, or

(b)the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”;

(d)after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)Case 3 applies if the regulator is satisfied that an officer, employee or agent of the registered provider is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.”;

(e)for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4)The regulator may by order—

(a)where Case 1 or Case 2 applies, suspend any officer, employee or agent of the registered provider who it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or

(b)where Case 3 applies, suspend the officer, employee or agent who it thinks is obstructing, or failing to co-operate with, the inquiry.”

Commencement Information

I82Sch. 3 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I83Sch. 3 para. 15 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

16E+WIn section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry)—

(a)in subsection (1), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of a private registered provider have been mismanaged, or

(b)a private registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”;

(b)in subsection (2), for the words from “who” to the end substitute “who—

(a)it thinks has contributed to the mismanagement or failure, or

(b)it thinks obstructed, or failed to co-operate with, the inquiry under section 206.”

Commencement Information

I84Sch. 3 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I85Sch. 3 para. 16 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

17E+WIn section 266 (removal of officers)—

(a)in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute “private”;

(b)after subsection (8) insert—

“(9)Case 8 applies to a person who is obstructing the regulator, or failing to co-operate with the regulator, in the performance of the regulator’s functions under this Part.”

Commencement Information

I86Sch. 3 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I87Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

18E+WIn section 269 (appointment of new officers)—

(a)in subsection (1), for “non-profit” substitute “private”;

(b)in subsection (1)(b), omit “or”;

(c)after subsection (1)(b) insert—

“(ba)in the case of a registered provider which is a registered charity, registered society or registered company, if none of the officers is a board member,

(bb)if the regulator is satisfied that the registered provider has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C, or”;

(d)after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)In subsection (1)(ba), “board member” means—

(a)in the case of a registered charity which is not a registered company, a charity trustee within the meaning given by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011;

(b)in the case of a registered society, a member of its committee within the meaning given by section 149 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;

(c)in the case of a registered company, a director within the meaning given by section 250 of the Companies Act 2006.”;

(e)in subsection (4)(a)—

(i)leave out “on expiry”;

(ii)after “appointment” insert “(on any number of occasions)”.

Commencement Information

I88Sch. 3 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I89Sch. 3 paras. 18(a)-(d) in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

I90Sch. 3 para. 18(e) in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(w)(ii)

19E+WIn section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry)—

(a)in subsection (3), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or

(b)the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”;

(b)in subsection (4), for the words from “that” to the end substitute “that—

(a)the affairs of the authority have been mismanaged, or

(b)the authority has failed to meet a standard under section 193, 194 or 194C.”

Commencement Information

I91Sch. 3 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I92Sch. 3 para. 19 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

20E+WIn section 269B (response to censure notice), in subsection (2)(c), after “mismanaged” insert “or it has failed to meet the standard (as the case may be).”

Commencement Information

I93Sch. 3 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I94Sch. 3 para. 20 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)

Section 39

Schedule 4E+WAppeals

1E+WThe Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I95Sch. 4 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I96Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

2E+WIn section 115 (profit-making and non-profit organisations), in subsection (9), at the end insert “and notify the body it has done so.”

Commencement Information

I97Sch. 4 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I98Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

3E+WIn section 116 (voluntary registration), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)The regulator must notify a body of the outcome of its application.”

Commencement Information

I99Sch. 4 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I100Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

4(1)Section 118 (compulsory de-registration) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2)Before acting under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b) the regulator must—

(a)give the private registered provider a notice—

(i)warning the provider that the regulator is considering action under the provision concerned, and

(ii)specifying a period (which must be at least 14 days beginning with the day the provider receives the notice) within which the provider may make representations, and

(b)consider any representations made during that period.”

(3)For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3)The regulator must notify a private registered provider of a decision to remove it from the register under subsection (1)(a), (aa) or (b).”

Commencement Information

I101Sch. 4 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I102Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

5(1)Section 121 (registration decisions: appeals) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (1)—

(a)in paragraph (b), after “it” insert “under section 118(1)”;

(b)in that paragraph, omit “or”;

(c)at the end of paragraph (c) insert—

“(d)to designate it as a non-profit organisation or as a profit-making organisation (as the case may be), or

(e)to change its registered designation.”

(3)After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the body is notified of the decision it is appealing.”

(4)In subsection (2), for “while an appeal is pending” substitute “during the appeal period”.

(5)After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)The “appeal period” means—

(a)where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which notice of the decision appealed against is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and

(b)otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.

(2B)Subsections (1A) to (2A) do not apply to a decision of the regulator to de-register a body under section 118(1)(c).”

Commencement Information

I103Sch. 4 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I104Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

6E+WIn section 223 (enforcement notice: appeal)—

(a)the existing text becomes subsection (1);

(b)after that subsection insert—

“(2)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the enforcement notice.”

Commencement Information

I105Sch. 4 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I106Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

7E+WIn section 235 (penalty notice: appeals)—

(a)the existing text becomes subsection (1);

(b)after that subsection insert—

“(2)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the penalty notice.

(3)The requirement to pay the penalty is suspended during the appeal period.

(4)Regulations under section 234(2) may not authorise the regulator to—

(a)charge interest in respect of the appeal period, or

(b)impose additional penalties during that period.

(5)The “appeal period” means—

(a)where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the penalty notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and

(b)otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.”

Commencement Information

I107Sch. 4 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I108Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

8E+WIn section 245 (compensation notice: appeals)—

(a)the existing text becomes subsection (1);

(b)after that subsection insert—

“(2)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider is given the compensation notice.

(3)The requirement to pay the compensation is suspended during the appeal period.

(4)Regulations under section 244(2) may not authorise the regulator to—

(a)award interest in respect of the appeal period, or

(b)award additional compensation during that period.

(5)The “appeal period” means—

(a)where an appeal is brought, the period beginning with the day on which the compensation notice is given and ending with the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn, and

(b)otherwise, the period during which an appeal could be brought.”

Commencement Information

I109Sch. 4 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I110Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

9E+WIn section 247 (management tender), in subsection (2), after “may” insert “by notice”.

Commencement Information

I111Sch. 4 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I112Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

10E+WIn section 248 (management tender: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—

“(10)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 247(2).”

Commencement Information

I113Sch. 4 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I114Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

11E+WIn section 249 (management transfer), in subsection (2), after “may” insert “by notice”.

Commencement Information

I115Sch. 4 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I116Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

12E+WIn section 250 (management transfer: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—

Commencement Information

I117Sch. 4 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I118Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

13E+WIn section 251 (appointment of manager), in subsection (2), after “may” insert “by notice to the registered provider”.

Commencement Information

I119Sch. 4 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I120Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

14E+WIn section 252 (appointment of manager: procedure and appeals), after subsection (9) insert—

“(10)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which—

(a)the regulator notifies the registered provider of an appointment made under section 251(2)(a) (in the case of an appeal against an appointment), or

(b)the regulator notifies the registered provider of the imposition of a requirement on the provider under section 251(2)(b) (in the case of an appeal against a requirement).”

Commencement Information

I121Sch. 4 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I122Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

15E+WIn section 259 (suspension of officer etc during inquiry), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A)If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—

(a)take all reasonable steps to notify the person suspended, and

(b)notify the registered provider.”

Commencement Information

I123Sch. 4 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I124Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

16E+WIn section 260 (removal or suspension of officer etc following inquiry), after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—

(a)take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed or suspended, and

(b)notify the registered provider.”

Commencement Information

I125Sch. 4 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I126Sch. 4 para. 16 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

17E+WIn section 267 (removal of officers: supplemental), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)If the regulator makes an order, the regulator must—

(a)take all reasonable steps to notify the person removed, and

(b)notify the registered provider.”

Commencement Information

I127Sch. 4 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I128Sch. 4 para. 17 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

18E+WIn section 268 (removal or suspension of officer etc: appeals)—

(a)the existing text becomes subsection (1);

(b)after that subsection insert—

“(2)An appeal under this section must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the registered provider concerned is notified of the removal or suspension.”

Commencement Information

I129Sch. 4 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I130Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(x)

Section 43

Schedule 5E+WMinor and consequential amendments

Part 1E+WHousing and Regeneration Act 2008

1E+WThe Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as set out in paragraphs 2 to 46.

Commencement Information

I131Sch. 5 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I132Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 20.9.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(i)

I133Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

2E+WIn section 60 (structural overview) omit subsection (4).

Commencement Information

I134Sch. 5 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I135Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

3E+WIn section 74A (leaving the social housing stock: private providers), in subsection (1), in both places, omit “of social housing”.

Commencement Information

I136Sch. 5 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I137Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

4E+WIn section 79 (English bodies), omit subsections (2) to (5).

Commencement Information

I138Sch. 5 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I139Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

5E+WIn section 92K (fundamental objectives), in subsections (2)(a) and (3)(d), omit “of social housing”.

Commencement Information

I140Sch. 5 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I141Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

6E+WIn section 96 (evidence), in paragraph (d), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute “a housing ombudsman”.

Commencement Information

I142Sch. 5 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I143Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

7E+WIn section 112 (eligibility for voluntary registration)—

(a)for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1)A body is eligible for registration if—

(a)it is an English body, and

(b)it satisfies the following conditions.”;

(b)omit subsection (5).

Commencement Information

I144Sch. 5 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I145Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

8E+WOmit section 113.

Commencement Information

I146Sch. 5 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I147Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

9E+WIn section 114 (registration of local authorities)—

(a)omit subsection (1);

(b)in subsection (2), after “require” insert “or permit”;

(c)in subsection (3)—

(i)at the end of paragraph (a) insert “and”;

(ii)in paragraph (b), omit “and”;

(iii)omit paragraph (c);

(d)in subsection (5)—

(i)omit paragraph (a);

(ii)in paragraph (b), omit “(1) or”.

Commencement Information

I148Sch. 5 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I149Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

10E+WIn section 114A (local authorities: duty to notify), in subsection (1) omit “in England”.

Commencement Information

I150Sch. 5 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I151Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

11E+WIn section 122 (payments to members etc), in subsection (6), for “registered company or registered society” substitute “registered provider”.

Commencement Information

I152Sch. 5 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I153Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

12E+WIn section 135 (charity accounts), in subsection (1), omit “non-profit”.

Commencement Information

I154Sch. 5 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I155Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ii)

13E+WIn section 153 (moratorium: process for proposals)—

(a)in subsection (2)(a) omit “and its officers”;

(b)in subsection (6)(a) omit “and its officers”.

Commencement Information

I156Sch. 5 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I157Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

14E+WBefore section 169A (but after the heading before that section) insert—

“169ZAApplication of rules about notification of constitutional changes

This group of sections does not apply to local authorities.”

Commencement Information

I158Sch. 5 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I159Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

15E+WIn section 169D (directions about notifications)—

(a)for “169C”, in both places, substitute “169CD”;

(b)in subsection (1)(a), omit “private”.

Commencement Information

I160Sch. 5 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I161Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

16E+WIn section 192 (overview of Chapter 6)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “to 198B” substitute “to 198”;

(b)in paragraph (b), for “to 210” substitute “to 210A”;

(c)in paragraph (d) omit “about the submission of information and opinions relating to registered providers and”.

Commencement Information

I162Sch. 5 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I163Sch. 5 para. 16(a) in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

I164Sch. 5 para. 16(b)(c) in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(iii)

17E+WIn section 193 (standards relating to consumer matters)—

(a)in subsection (1), after “extent” insert “, safety, energy efficiency”;

(b)in subsection (2)(f), for “and informing tenants” substitute “tenants and providing them with information in connection with such consultation”;

(c)in subsection (2), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(ha)policies and procedures in connection with behaviour which amounts to domestic abuse within the meaning of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (see section 1 of that Act),”;

(d)omit subsection (3).

Commencement Information

I165Sch. 5 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I166Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(iv)

18E+WIn section 194 (standards relating to economic matters), omit subsection (3).

Commencement Information

I167Sch. 5 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I168Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(iv)

19E+WIn section 197 (direction by Secretary of State), in subsection (2)(a), after “quality” insert “, safety or energy efficiency”.

Commencement Information

I169Sch. 5 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I170Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(iv)

20E+WIn section 198 (supplemental provisions about standards), after subsection (5) insert—

“(6)In setting standards the regulator must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.”

Commencement Information

I171Sch. 5 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I172Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(iv)

21E+WIn section 203(3) (inspector’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute “107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”.

Commencement Information

I173Sch. 5 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I174Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

22E+WIn section 208(4) (inquirer’s powers), for “107(3) to (7)” substitute “107(2A) to (4) and (5) to (7)”.

Commencement Information

I175Sch. 5 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I176Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

23E+WIn section 215 (guidance about use of intervention powers) omit—

(a)subsection (1)(a) (including the final “and”);

(b)subsection (2);

(c)subsection (2A).

Commencement Information

I177Sch. 5 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I178Sch. 5 para. 23(a)(b) in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(v)

I179Sch. 5 para. 23(c) in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

24E+WIn section 216 (consultation), in paragraph (b), at the end insert “of social housing”.

Commencement Information

I180Sch. 5 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I181Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(vi)

25E+WIn section 217 (accreditation)—

(a)in subsection (4)(b), after “193” insert “or 194A”;

(b)in subsection (6), after “193” insert “or 194A”.

Commencement Information

I182Sch. 5 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I183Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(vii)

26E+WIn section 218 (exercise of enforcement powers)—

(a)in subsection (1), for “Subsection (2)” substitute “This section”;

(b)in subsection (2), after paragraph (d) insert—

“(e)whether the failure or other problem is serious or trivial.”;

(c)omit subsections (3) and (4).

Commencement Information

I184Sch. 5 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I185Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(3))

27E+WIn section 220 (grounds for giving enforcement notice)—

(a)in subsection (2) omit “applicable to it”;

(b)in subsection (11), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute “a housing ombudsman”;

(c)omit subsection (11A).

Commencement Information

I186Sch. 5 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I187Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii) (with reg. 3)

28E+WIn section 227 (grounds for imposition of a penalty), omit subsection (7A).

Commencement Information

I188Sch. 5 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I189Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii) (with reg. 3)

29E+WIn section 237 (grounds for award of compensation), omit subsection (4).

Commencement Information

I190Sch. 5 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I191Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii) (with reg. 3)

30E+WIn section 239 (housing ombudsman compensation), in subsection (1), for “an ombudsman appointed by virtue of section 124” substitute “a housing ombudsman”.

Commencement Information

I192Sch. 5 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I193Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii)

31E+WIn section 242 (warning before giving compensation notice), in subsection (2), for “person appointed by virtue of section 124 as the ombudsman” substitute “housing ombudsman”.

Commencement Information

I194Sch. 5 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I195Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii)

32E+WIn section 247 (grounds for requiring management tender), in subsection (1)—

(a)in paragraph (a), omit “applicable to it”;

(b)omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).

Commencement Information

I196Sch. 5 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I197Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii) (with reg. 3)

33E+WIn section 251 (grounds for appointing manager), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (aa) (including the final “or”).

Commencement Information

I198Sch. 5 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I199Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(viii) (with reg. 3)

34E+WIn section 256 (restrictions on dealings during an inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute “is satisfied”.

Commencement Information

I200Sch. 5 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I201Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(4))

35E+WIn section 258 (restrictions on dealings: supplemental), in subsection (3), omit the words from “not” to the end.

Commencement Information

I202Sch. 5 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I203Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ix)

36E+WIn the heading immediately before section 259, omit “non-profit”.

Commencement Information

I204Sch. 5 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I205Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

37E+WIn section 259 (suspension during inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute “is satisfied”.

Commencement Information

I206Sch. 5 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I207Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(5))

38E+WIn section 264 (offence of acting as an officer while disqualified), in subsection (2)(a), omit “not exceeding the statutory maximum”.

Commencement Information

I208Sch. 5 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I209Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(x)

39E+WIn section 269 (appointment of new officers), in subsection (1)(c), for “thinks” substitute “is satisfied”.

Commencement Information

I210Sch. 5 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I211Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(6))

40E+WIn section 269A (local authorities: censure during or following inquiry), in subsection (2), for “has reasonable grounds for believing” substitute “is satisfied”.

Commencement Information

I212Sch. 5 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I213Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(7))

41E+WOmit section 274 (definition of charities that have “received public assistance”).

Commencement Information

I214Sch. 5 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I215Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xi)

42E+WIn section 275 (general), for the definition of “local authority” substitute—

““local authority” means—
(a)
the council of a county in England,
(b)
a district council,
(c)
a London borough council,
(d)
the Common Council of the City of London, or
(e)
the Council of the Isles of Scilly;”.

Commencement Information

I216Sch. 5 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I217Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xii)

43E+WIn section 276 (index of defined terms)—

(a) after the entry for “The HCA” insert—

“health and safety lead	section 126A(2)
health and safety requirement	section 126B(2)”;

(b)after the entry relating to “penalty notice” insert—

“Performance improvement plan	Section 218A
Performance improvement plan notice	Section 218A”;

(c)omit the entry relating to “received public assistance (charities)”.

Commencement Information

I218Sch. 5 para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I219Sch. 5 para. 43(a)(b) in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

I220Sch. 5 para. 43(c) in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xiii)

44E+WAfter section 276A (inserted by section 35) insert—

“276BData protection

(1)This section applies to a duty or power to process information where the duty or power is imposed or conferred by or by virtue of any provision of this Part.

(2)A duty or power to which this section applies does not operate to require or authorise the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but the duty or power is to be taken into account in determining whether the processing would contravene that legislation).

(3)In this section “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).”

Commencement Information

I221Sch. 5 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I222Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xiv)

45E+WIn section 278A (power to nominate bodies for consultation purposes), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (b).

Commencement Information

I223Sch. 5 para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I224Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xv)

46E+WIn section 320 (orders and regulations), in subsection (7)(a), for “, 122 and 229” substitute “and 122”.

Commencement Information

I225Sch. 5 para. 46 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I226Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z)

Part 2E+WOther Acts

47E+WIn Schedule 17 to the Localism Act 2011 (regulation of social housing) omit—

(a)paragraph 6;

(b)paragraph 15(4);

(c)paragraph 17.

Commencement Information

I227Sch. 5 para. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I228Sch. 5 para. 47(a) in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xvi)

I229Sch. 5 para. 47(b)(c) in force at 1.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(z) (with reg. 5(3))

48E+WOmit section 30 of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.

Commencement Information

I230Sch. 5 para. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I231Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xvii)

49(1)Section 2 of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (excepted leases) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (7)(a) omit “within the meaning of section 79 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008”.

(3)After subsection (7) insert—

“(7A)A “community land trust” means a body corporate which satisfies the conditions in subsection (7B); and in those conditions “local community” means the individuals who live or work, or want to live or work, in a particular area.

(7B)The conditions are—

(a)that the body is established for the express purpose of furthering the social, economic and environmental interests of a local community by acquiring and managing land and other assets in order—

(i)to provide a benefit to the local community, and

(ii)to ensure that the assets are not sold or developed except in a manner which the trust’s members think benefits the local community, and

(b)that the body is established under arrangements which are expressly designed to ensure that—

(i)any profits from its activities will be used to benefit the local community (otherwise than by being paid directly to members);

(ii)individuals who live or work in the particular area have the opportunity to become members of the trust (whether or not others can also become members), and

(iii)the members of the trust control it.”

Commencement Information

I232Sch. 5 para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 46(3)

I233Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at 20.9.2023 by S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(xviii)

Extension of housing administration regimeE+W

Restrictions on insolvency proceduresE+W

InterpretationE+W

Part 2E+WAmendments of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

IntroductoryE+W

Notice of registration or de-registrationE+W

AccountsE+W

Moratorium on disposal of landE+W

Arrangements and reconstructionsE+W

Meaning of “officer”E+W

Schedule 2E+WAmendments to restrictions on insolvency procedures

Schedule 3E+WRegulatory and enforcement powers

Schedule 4E+WAppeals

Schedule 5E+WMinor and consequential amendments

Part 1E+WHousing and Regeneration Act 2008

“169ZAApplication of rules about notification of constitutional changes

“276BData protection

Part 2E+WOther Acts

Schedules

Schedule 1E+WLimited liability partnerships

Part 1E+WAmendments of the Housing and Planning Act 2016

IntroductoryE+W