Section 258 Restrictions on dealings: supplementalI1
Before making an order under section 256 or 257 the regulator must take all reasonable steps to give notice to—
the registered provider, and
in the case of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2), the person to whom the order is directed.
Contravention of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2) is an offence.
A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine F1....
Proceedings for an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of—
the regulator, or
the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 258(3) omitted (20.9.2023) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 5 para. 35; S.I. 2023/1001, reg. 2(y)(ix)
Commencement
- I1
S. 258 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)
Notes on Restrictions on dealings by ... registered providers
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in cross-heading before s. 256 inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 72
- F2
Word in s. 256 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/399), reg. 1(7), Sch. 1 para. 1(8); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)