Regulation 2 Prescribed dwelling-houses

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a dwelling-house specified below is a prescribed dwelling-house for the purpose of Article 31 of the Order:

(a)

A dwelling-house which was constructed after 1st January 1945 and before 6 November 1956;

(b)

A dwelling-house in respect of which a renovation grant has been paid by the Executive under Part III of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Part III of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003;

(c)

A dwelling-house in respect of which an HMO grant has been paid by the Executive under Part III of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Part III of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003; or

(d)

A dwelling-house registered with the Executive as a house in multiple occupation;

(e)

A dwelling-house which is or was formerly let under a protected or statutory tenancy and in respect of which a regulated rent certificate was issued under Article 9(2) of the Rent Order.

(2)

A dwelling-house specified in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) is prescribed for a period of 10 years from the date of payment of the relevant grant.

(3)

A dwelling-house specified in paragraph (1)(e) is prescribed for a period of 10 years from the date of the regulated rent certificate.