15EManagement transfer: supplemental

1

Before acting under paragraph 15D(3) the Welsh Ministers must give the registered social landlord a notice—

a

specifying grounds on which action might be taken under that paragraph,

b

warning the landlord that the Welsh Ministers are considering action under that paragraph, and

c

explaining the effect of this paragraph.

2

The notice must specify a period during which the registered social landlord may make representations to the Welsh Ministers.

3

The period must—

a

be a period of at least 28 days, and

b

begin with the date on which the registered social landlord receives the notice.

4

The Welsh Ministers must send a copy of a notice under sub-paragraph (1) to any person they think appropriate (having regard, in particular, to any person who provided information as a result of which the notice is given).

5

A notice under sub-paragraph (1) must—

a

refer to section 6A, and

b

indicate whether or to what extent the social landlord would accept a voluntary undertaking instead of, or in mitigation of, action under paragraph 15D(3).

6

Notice under sub-paragraph (1) may be combined with notice under one or more of the following—

a

sections 50K and 50S,

b

paragraphs 15C and 15G.

7

In imposing a requirement the Welsh Ministers must have regard to views of—

a

relevant tenants,

b

the registered social landlord, and

c

if they think it appropriate, any relevant local housing authority.

8

A registered social landlord may appeal to the High Court against a requirement under paragraph 15D(3).