Section 164 Crown applicationI1

England and Wales

(1)

The following provisions, and any provision made under them, bind the Crown—

(a)

(b)

Part 4 except sections 99, 100 and 103 (compliance notices);

(c)

sections 116 to F1124 and Schedule 8 (remediation of certain defects);

(d)

sections 136 to 142 and Schedule 9 (new homes ombudsman scheme);

(e)

sections 144 and 145 (new build home warranties);

(f)

section 161.

(2)

No contravention by the Crown of a provision mentioned in subsection (1) makes the Crown criminally liable.

(3)

Subsection (2) does not affect the criminal liability of persons in the service of the Crown.

Annotations

F1: Word in s. 164(1)(c) substituted (24.7.2024) by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (c. 22), ss. 118(2)(h), 124(2)(c)