Regulation 10 Instructing another listed contractor

Subject to paragraph (4) where the usual contractor has not started the qualifying repair by the last day of the maximum time the secure tenant may instruct another listed contractor to carry out the qualifying repair.

As soon as the other listed contractor receives the instruction from the secure tenant, he shall inform the landlord that he has been so instructed and shall be entitled on request to obtain a copy of the works order from the landlord.

The landlord on being informed under paragraph (2) shall let the other listed contractor know the number of working days in the maximum time.

Paragraph (1) does not apply if compliance with that paragraph would infringe the term of a guarantee for work done or materials supplied of which the landlord has the benefit.