Article 5 Effect of moratorium
(1)
This article applies if a moratorium is imposed in respect of a registered social landlord.
(2)
During a moratorium under section 42 of the Housing Act 1996 the Homes and Communities Agency—
(a)
may not give the registered social landlord a direction under section 27(2)(b) of the Housing Act 1996, and
(b)
may not take steps to enforce such a direction against the registered social landlord.