Article 3 Interpretation

In article 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “redetermination ” insert–

• ““relevant period” means–

  1. (a)

     in relation to a determination, the period of five working days (or, where the determination does not relate to a prospective tenancy and the rent officer intends to inspect the dwelling before making the determination, 25 working days) beginning with–

     1. (i)

        where the rent officer requests further information under article 5, the date on which he receives the information; and

     2. (ii)

        in any other case, the date on which he receives the application for the determination; and

  2. (b)

     in relation to a redetermination, the period of 20 working days beginning with–

     1. (i)

        where the rent officer requests further information under article 5, the date on which he receives the information; and

     2. (ii)

        in any other case, the date on which he receives the application for that redetermination;”.