# The Housing (Fitness Enforcement Procedures) Order 1996, Article 3: Right to make representations


Before a local housing authority takes enforcement action against any person, except in a case where it appears to the authority necessary to take such action immediately, they —
(1) shall give to that person a written notice stating:
(a) that they are considering taking the action and the reasons why they are considering it; and
(b) that the person may, within a period specified in the notice (not being less than 14 days) make either written representations to the authority or, if the person so requests, make oral representations to the authority in the presence of an officer appointed by the authority (such a request being made not later than the expiry of 7 days beginning with the day on which that notice is given); and
(2) shall consider any representations which are duly made and not withdrawn.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2885/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-fitness-enforcement-procedures-order-1996/article-3
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