Section 156 Manager: powersI1

may do anything necessary for the purpose of the appointment,

acts as the registered provider's agent (and is not personally liable on a contract), and

has ostensible authority to act for the registered provider (so that a person dealing with the manager in good faith and for value need not inquire into the manager's powers).

to sell or otherwise dispose of land by public auction or private contract;

to raise or borrow money;

to grant security over land;

to grant or accept surrender of a lease;

to take a lease;

to take possession of property;

to appoint a solicitor, accountant or other professional to assist the manager;

to appoint agents and staff (and to dismiss them);

to make payments;

to bring or defend legal proceedings;

to refer a question to arbitration;

to make any arrangement or compromise;

to carry on the business of the registered provider;

to carry out works and do other things in connection with the management or transfer of land;

to take out insurance;

to use the registered body's seal;

to execute in the name and on behalf of the registered provider any deed, receipt or other document;

to do anything incidental to a power in paragraphs (a) to (q).