Paragraph 2 I1

England and Wales

I2(1)

Section 1 (new system for assessing housing conditions and enforcing housing standards) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (3)(a), omit “hazard”.

I3(3)

After subsection (8) insert—

“(9)

But unoccupied HMO accommodation is “qualifying residential premises” for the purposes of this Part only to the extent provided for by section 2B(1)(c).”

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 4 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 145(1)(7)
I2: Sch. 4 para. 2(1) in force at 22.6.2026 for specified purposes by S.I. 2026/638, reg. 2(c)(ii)
I3: Sch. 4 para. 2(3) in force at 22.6.2026 by S.I. 2026/638, reg. 2(c)(iii)