Section 199 SurveyI1

(1)

This section applies where the regulator suspects that a registered provider may be failing to maintain premises in accordance with standards under section 193.

(2)

The regulator may arrange for a survey of the condition of the premises by an authorised person.

(3)

In F1this section and in sections 199A to 200, “authorised person” means a member of the regulator's staff, or another person, authorised in writing by the regulator for the purposes F2of the section concerned.

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(6)

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(7)

After carrying out a survey an authorised person must produce a written report.

(8)

The regulator must give the registered provider a copy of the report.

F4(9)

Arrangements for a person other than a member of the regulator’s staff to carry out a survey may include provision about payments.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 199(3) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(2)(a)(i), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F2: Words in s. 199(3) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(2)(a)(ii), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F3: S. 199(4)-(6) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(2)(b), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)
F4: S. 199(9) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), ss. 28(2)(c), 46(3); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(o)

Commencement

I1: S. 199 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Notes on Part 2

Modifications

C1: Pt. 2 modified (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 69(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)