Explanatory note

This Order specifies, as a function which rent officers are required to carry out in connection withapplications to which section 110 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 applies, the provision of advice sought by local housing authorities in considering the matters in section 110(2)(b) and (c) (which relate to rents). Section 110 providesfor the determination by local housing authorities of amounts of grants for landlords towards the cost of improvements and repairs etc. to dwellings and buildings.

Article 2 requires rent officers to provide written advice within 45 working days of receipt of the requestfor advice or as soon as practicable thereafter. The article also makes provision for rent officers to seek further information from local housing authorities.