Explanatory note

This Order specifies the maximum permissible fees that may be charged by a local housing authority under section 346A(4) of the Housing Act 1985 for the first registration of a house in multiple occupation under a registration scheme. Fees under the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Charges for Registration Schemes) Regulations 1991 continue to apply to fees for registration under schemes made before the date this order comes into force.

There are transitional provisions for houses registered under an existing scheme which is revoked by a new registration scheme. A registration fee paid within 5 years of the date the new scheme comes into force shall be deducted from the fee payable to a local housing authority under the new scheme.