Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/38/2013-10-01
Timestamp: 2019-11-19 19:53:15
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Point in time view as at 01/10/2013. This version of this Actcontains provisions that are prospective.
Orders by [F8Office of Fair Trading] U.K.
F8Words in cross-heading substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(1)The power of [F9the Office of Fair Trading (in this Act referred to as “the OFT”)] to make an order under this section with respect to any person shall not be exercisable unless the [F10OFT] is satisfied that that person—
(a)[F11 has committed ] —
[F12(ba)has failed to comply with an undertaking accepted from him under section 217, 218 or 219 of the Enterprise Act 2002 and given in relation to estate agency work; or
[F13(ca)has engaged in estate agency work in relation to residential property in breach of the duty imposed by an order under section 23A(1) below; or]
[F14(cb)has failed to comply with any requirement imposed on him under section 9(1) or 11(1A)(b) below; or]
(2)Subject to subsection (1) above, if the [F10OFT] is satisfied that any person is unfit to carry on estate agency work generally or of a particular description [F15it] may make an order prohibiting that person—
and in determining whether a person is so unfit the [F10OFT] may, in addition to taking account of any matters falling within subsection (1) above, also take account of whether, in the course of estate agency work or any other business activity, that person has engaged in any practice which involves breaches of a duty owed by virtue of any enactment, contract or rule of law and which is material to his fitness to carry on estate agency work.
(3)For the purposes of [F16 paragraphs (ba) to (d) ] of subsection (1) above,—
(4)In an order under this section the [F10OFT] shall specify as the grounds for the order those matters falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) above as to which [F17it] is satisfied and on which, accordingly, [F17it] relies to give [F17it] power to make the order.
(5)If the [F10OFT] considers it appropriate, [F17it] may in an order under this section limit the scope of the prohibition imposed by the order to a particular part of or area within the United Kingdom.
(8)A person who fails without reasonable excuse to comply with an order of the [F10OFT] under this section shall be liable on conviction on indictment or on summary conviction to a fine which on summary conviction shall not exceed the statutory maximum.
F10Word in s. 3 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F11Words in s. 3(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F12S. 3(1)(ba)(bb) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(3), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F13S. 3(1)(ca) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 53(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F14S. 3(1)(cb) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F15Word in s. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F16Words in s. 3(3) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F17Word in s. 3(4)(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
[F18(1)If the OFT is satisfied that any of subsections (1A), (1B) or (1C) apply in relation to a person it may by order notify that person that it is satisfied of the matters mentioned in that subsection.
(2)An order under this section shall state whether, in the opinion of the [F19OFT] , [F20 further conduct as mentioned in subsection (1A)(b) or (1B)(b) or engaging again in the practice specified in the order, as the case may be, ] is addressed unfit to carry on estate agency work generally or estate agency work of a description specified in the order.
(3)If, after an order has been made under this section, the person to whom it is addressed [F21 engages in further conduct as mentioned in subsection (1A)(b) or (1B)(b) or engages again in the practice specified in the order, as the case may be, ] in accordance with subsection (2) above; and the [F19OFT] may proceed to make an order under section 3 above accordingly.
[F22(4)In this section “unfit” means unfit as mentioned in subsection (2) of section 3 and “prohibition order” means an order under that section.]
F18S. 4(1)-(1C) substituted for s. 4(1) (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F19Word in s. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F20Words in s. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(3), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F21Words in s. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(4), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F22S. 4(4) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(5), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
(a)with respect to the procedure to be followed before an order is made by the [F23OFT] under section 3 or section 4 above; and
(2)Where an order is made by the [F23OFT] under section 3 or section 4 above against a partnership, it may, if the [F23OFT] thinks it appropriate, have effect also as an order against some or all of the partners individually, and in such a case the order shall so provide and shall specify the names of the partners affected by the order.
(3)Nothing in [F24section 113 of the Equality Act 2010 (proceedings)] or Article 62 of the M6Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 [F25or Article 51 of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997] (restriction of sanctions for breaches of F26...[F27those Orders]) shall be construed as applying to the making of an order by the [F23OFT] under section 3 above.
(a)an order of the [F23OFT] under section 3 above specifies as grounds for the order the fact that the person concerned committed discrimination by reason of the existence of any such finding or notice as is referred to in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to this Act, and
F23Word in s. 5 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(4); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F24Words in s. 5(3) substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 5(a), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as amended) (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F25Words in s. 5(3) inserted (4.8.1997) by S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(1); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4)
F26Words in s. 5(3) repealed by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 5(b), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as amended) (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2, Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F27Words in s. 5(3) substituted (4.8.1997) by S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(1); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4)
F28S. 5(4) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(4), 66(2), Sch. 8 (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
(1)On an application made to [F29it] by the person in respect of whom the [F30OFT] has made an order under section 3 or section 4 above, the [F30OFT] may revoke or vary the order.
(3)If the [F30OFT] decides to accede to an application under subsection (1) above, [F31it] shall give notice in writing of [F32its] decision to the applicant and, upon the giving of that notice, the revocation or, as the case may be, the variation specified in the application shall take effect.
(4)The [F30OFT] may decide to refuse an application under subsection (1) above—
(a)where it relates to an order under section 3 above, if [F31it] considers that the applicant remains unfit to carry on any estate agency work at all or, as the case may be, estate agency work of the description which is prohibited by the order; and
(b)where it relates to an order under section 4 above, if [F31it] considers that the applicant may [F33 engage in further conduct as mentioned in subsection (1A)(b) or (1B)(b) of that section or engage again in the practice specified in the order, as the case may be. ] .
(5)If, on an application under subsection (1) above, the [F30OFT] decides that—
(a)[F31it] cannot accede to the application because [F31it] considers that the applicant remains unfit to carry on any estate agency work at all in a particular part of or area within the United Kingdom or remains unfit to carry on estate agency work of a particular description (either throughout the United Kingdom or in a particular part of or area within it) or, as the case may be, remains likely to fail to comply with a relevant statutory obligation or to engage in a particular practice, but
the [F30OFT] may make such a variation accordingly.
(6)The provisions of Part II of Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect in relation to any application to the [F30OFT] under subsection (1) above and the provisions of Part I of that Schedule shall have effect—
(a)with respect to the procedure to be followed before the [F30OFT] comes to a decision under subsection (4) or subsection (5) above; and
F29Word in s. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F30Word in s. 6 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F31Word in s. 6(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F32Word in s. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F33Words in s. 6(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(a); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F34S. 6(7) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
(a)a decision of the [F35OFT] to make an order in respect of him under section 3 or section 4 above, or
(b)a decision of the [F35OFT] under subsection (4) or subsection (5) of section 6 above on an application made by him,
may appeal against the decision to the [F36First-tier Tribunal] .
(2)On an appeal under subsection (1) above the [F37First-tier Tribunal] may give such directions for disposing of the appeal as [F38it] thinks justF39....
F35Word in s. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(6); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F36Words in s. 7(1) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(a) (with Sch. 3)
F37Words in s. 7(2) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(i) (with Sch. 3)
F38Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3)
F39Words in s. 7(2) omitted (1.9.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(iii) (with Sch. 3)
F40S. 7(3)-(6) omitted (1.9.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(c) (with Sch. 3)
(1)The [F41OFT] shall establish and maintain a register on which there shall be entered particulars of every order made by [F42it] under section 3 or section 4 above and of [F42its] decision on any application for revocation or variation of such an order.
(3)The [F41OFT] may, of [F43its] own motion or on the application of any person aggrieved, rectify the register by the addition, variation or removal of any particulars; and the provisions of Part II of Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect in relation to an application under this subsection.
(4)If it comes to the attention of the [F41OFT] that any order of which particulars appear in the register is no longer in operation, [F44it] shall remove those particulars from the register.
(a)to inspect the register during such office hours as may be specified by a general notice made by the [F41OFT] and to take copies of any entry, or
(b)to obtain from the [F41OFT] a copy, certified by [F45it] to be correct, of any entry in the register.
(6)A certificate given by the [F41OFT] under subsection (5)(b) above shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that, on the date on which the certificate was given, the particulars contained in the copy to which the certificate relates were entered on the register; and particulars of any matters required to be entered on the register which are so entered shall be evidence and, in Scotland, sufficient evidence of those matters and shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be correct.
F41Word in s. 8 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F42Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F43Word in s. 8(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F44Word in s. 8(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F45Word in s. 8(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
9 Information for the [F46OFT] .U.K.
(1)The [F46OFT] may, for the purpose of assisting [F47it] —
(b)in the exercise of any of [F47its] functions under sections 5, 6 and 8 above and 13 and 17 below,
by notice require any person to furnish to [F47it] such information as may be specified or described in the notice or to produce to [F47it] any documents so specified or described.
(b)in furnishing any information in compliance with [F49 a notice under this section] , makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, or
[F51(a)the Equal Opportunities Commission,]
[F51(a)the Equal Opportunities Commission,the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, and]
(b)the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, [F52and
to furnish to the [F46OFT] such information relating to any finding, notice, injunction or order falling within paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to this Act as is in their possession and appears to them to be relevant to the functions of the [F46OFT] under this Act.
F46Word in s. 9 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(8)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F47Words in s. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(8)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F48S. 9(4)(a) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(3)(a), 66(2), Sch. 8 (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F49Words in s. 9(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(3)(b), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F50S. 9(5) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)
F51S. 9(6)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), s. 93(1), Sch. 3 para. 37(a) (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(d)
F52S. 9(6)(c) and preceding word repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), s. 93(1), Sch. 3 para. 37(b), Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(d)
F5310 Restriction on disclosure of information.U.K.
F53S. 10 repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 247(e), 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 6)
[F54(1)If a duly authorised officer of an enforcement authority (“an officer”) has reasonable cause to suspect—
[F55(4)An appropriate judicial officer may, by warrant under his hand, authorise an officer of an enforcement authority to enter any premises, by force if need be, if on sworn information in writing or, in Scotland, on evidence on oath the appropriate judicial officer—
(6)The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that, in cases specified in the regulations, an officer of a local weights and measures authority is not to be taken to be duly authorised for the purposes of this section unless he is authorised by the [F56OFT] .
(8)Nothing in this section shall be taken to require a person who has acted as [F57 a relevant lawyer ] for any person to produce a document containing a privileged communication made by or to him in that capacity or authorises the seizing of any such document in his possession.
[F58(9)For the purposes of subsection (8) “relevant lawyer” means counsel, a solicitor or other legal representative communications with whom may be the subject of a claim to privilege.]
F54S. 11(1)-(1F) substituted for s. 11(1) (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 57(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F55S. 11(4)-(4D) substituted for s. 11(4) (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 57(3), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F56Word in s. 11(6) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(9)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F57Words in s. 11(8) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 21 para. 41(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)
F58S. 11(9) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 21 para. 41(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)
[F5911AFailure to produce informationU.K.
F59S. 11A inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(1), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
(4)Where an order of the [F60OFT] under section 3 above has the effect of prohibiting a person from holding clients’ money the order may contain provision—
F60Word in s. 13(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(9)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F61[(6)Subject to subsection (7) below, “qualified auditor” in subsection (5)(a) above means a person who is [F62eligible for appointment as a statutory auditor under Part 42 of the Companies Act 2006].
(7)A person is not a qualified auditor for the purposes of subsection (5)(a) above if, in the case of a client account maintained by a company, he is [F63prohibited from acting as statutory auditor of the company by virtue of section 1214 of the Companies Act 2006 (independence requirement)].]
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F64level 4 on the standard scale].
F61S. 14(6)(7) substituted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1991/1997, regs. 2, 4, Sch. para.33
F62Words in s. 14(6) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(2) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)
F63Words in s. 14(7) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)
F64Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6
(5)Failure of any person to comply with any provision of accounts regulations made by virtue of this section may be taken into account by the [F65OFT] in accordance with section 3(1)(c) above and may form the basis of a civil claim for interest which was or should have been earned on clients’ money but shall not render that person liable to any criminal penalty.
F65Word in s. 15(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(9)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(1)If, on an application made to [F66it] in that behalf, the [F67lead enforcement authority] considers that a person engaged in estate agency work may, without loss of adequate protection to consumers, be exempted from all or any of the provisions of subsection (1) of section 16 above or of regulations under subsection (2) of that section, [F66it] may issue to that person a certificate of exemption under this section.
(5)If the [F68lead enforcement authority] decides to refuse an application under subsection (1) above [F69it] shall give the applicant notice of [F69its] decision and of the reasons for it, including any facts which in [F69its] opinion justify the decision.
(6)If a person who made an application under subsection (1) above is aggrieved by a decision of the [F70lead enforcement authority]—
F66Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(10)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F67Words in s. 17(1) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(7)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
F68Words in s. 17(5) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(7)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
F69Words in s. 17(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(10)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F70Words in s. 17(6) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(7)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
(6)Failure by any person to comply with subsection (1) or subsection (2) above may be taken into account by the [F71lead enforcement authority] in accordance with section 3(1)(c) above but shall not render that person liable to any criminal penalty nor constitute a ground for any civil claim, other than a claim for the recovery of such an excess as is referred to in subsection (2) above.
F71Words in s. 19(6) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(7)(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
(3)Failure by any person to comply with subsection (1) or subsection (2) above may be taken into account by the [F72OFT] in accordance with section 3(1)(c) above but shall not render that person liable to any criminal penalty nor constitute a ground for any civil claim, other than a claim under subsection (2) above for the recovery of the pre-contract deposit.
F72Word in s. 20(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(11)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(6)Failure by an estate agent to comply with any of the preceding provisions of this section may be taken into account by the [F73OFT] in accordance with section 3(1)(c) above but shall not render the estate agent liable to any criminal penalty nor constitute a ground for any civil claim.
F73Word in s. 21(6) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(11)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
[F74(1A)An individual in respect of whom a debt relief order (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986) is made shall not engage in estate agency work of any description except as an employee of another person]
(a)the adjudication of bankruptcy against him is annulled, or, in Scotland, the sequestration of his estate is recalled [F75or reduced]; or
[F76(b)he is discharged from bankruptcy.]
[F77(2A)The prohibition imposed on an individual by subsection (1A) shall cease to have effect if and when—
(3)[F78The references in this section] to employment of an individual by another person does not include employment of him by a body corporate of which he is a director or controller.
(4)If a person engages in estate agency work in contravention [F79of this section] he shall be liable on conviction on indictment or on summary conviction to a fine which on summary conviction shall not exceed the statutory maximum.
F74S. 23(1A) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(2) (with art. 5)
F75Words inserted (S.) by Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66, SIF 66), s. 75(1), Sch. 7 para. 17
F76S. 23(b) substituted by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), s. 235(1), Sch. 8 para. 33
F77S. 23(2A) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(3) (with art. 5)
F78Words in s. 23(3) substituted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(4) (with art. 5)
F79Words in s. 23(4) substituted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(5) (with art. 5)
[F80Redress schemesU.K.
F80Ss. 23A-23C and cross-heading inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 2; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.
F81(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F81S. 24(1) repealed (1.10.1992) by Tribunals and Enquiries Act 1992 (c. 53), ss. 18(2), 19(2), Sch. 4 Pt.I.
F82S. 24(2) repealed (1.11.2007) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 8 para. 8, Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 3(b)(d)(i)
25 General duties of [F83OFT] .U.K.
(1)Subject to section 26(3) below, it is the duty of the [F83OFT] —
(b)where necessary or expedient, [F84itself] to take steps to enforce this Act.
(2)It is the duty of the [F83OFT] , so far as appears to [F85it] to be practicable and having regard both to the national interest and the interests of persons engaged in estate agency work and of consumers, to keep under review and from time to time advise the Secretary of State about—
(3)The [F83OFT] shall arrange for the dissemination, in such form and manner as [F86it] considers appropriate, of such information and advice as it may appear to [F85it] expedient to give the public in the United Kingdom about the operation of this Act.
F83Word in s. 25 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F84Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F85Word in s. 25(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F86Word in s. 25(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(a)the [F87OFT] ,
(4)Every local weights and measures authority shall, whenever the [F87OFT] requires, report to [F89it] in such form and with such particulars as [F89it] requires on the exercise of their functions under this Act.
(5)–(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F90
F87Word in s. 26 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(13)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F88S. 26(2) repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(13)(b), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F89Word in s. 26(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(13)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F90S. 26(5)–(8) repealed by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 1(4), Sch. 34 Pt. IV
(c)without reasonable cause fails to give an authorised officer [F92 any ] assistance or information he may reasonably require in performing his functions under this Act, or
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F93level 4 on the standard scale].
[F94(1A)A failure to give assistance or information shall not constitute an offence under subsection (1)(c) if it is also a failure in relation to which an authorised officer may apply for an order under section 11A above.]
(2)A person who is not an authorised officer but purports to act as such shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F93level 5 on the standard scale].
(4)Nothing in subsection (1) above requires a person to answer any question or give any information if to do so might incriminate that person or that person’s [F95spouse or civil partner] .
F91S. 27(1)(b) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(4)(a)(i), 66(2), Sch. 8 (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F92Word in s. 27(1)(c) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(4)(a)(ii), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F93Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6
F94S. 27(1A) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(4)(b), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
F95Words in s. 27(4) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 62; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
(1)Any notice which under this Act is to be given to any person by the [F96OFT] shall be so given—
(3)Any application or other document which under this Act may be made or given to the [F96OFT] may be so made or given by sending it by post to the [F96OFT] at such address as may be specified for the purposes of this Act by a general notice.
F96Word in s. 29 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(14)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(1)Before making any order or regulations under any provision of this Act to which this subsection applies, the Secretary of State shall consult the [F97OFT] , such bodies representative of persons carrying on estate agency work, such bodies representative of consumers and such other persons as he thinks fit.
F97Word in s. 30(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(14)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(2)A person is an associate of another if he is the spouse [F98 or civil partner ] or a relative of that other or of a business associate of that other.
(3)In subsection (2) above “relative” means brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal ancestor or linear descendant, F99... references to a spouse include a former spouse and a [F100reputed spouse, and references to a civil partner include a former civil partner [F101and a reputed civil partner];] and for the purposes of this subsection a relationship shall be established as if an illegitimate child or step-child of a person [F102were the legitimate child of the relationship in question] .
F98Words in s. 32(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
F99Word in s. 32(3) repealed (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(a), Sch. 30; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)(6)
F100Words in s. 32(3) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
F101Words in s. 32(3) inserted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Overseas Relationships and Consequential, etc. Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3129), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 5
F102Words in s. 32(3) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(c); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
“general notice” means a notice published by the [F104OFT] at a time and in a manner appearing to [F104it] suitable for securing that the notice is seen within a reasonable time by persons likely to be affected by it;
[F105“OFT” means the Office of Fair Trading;]
F106. . .
F103Words in s. 33 repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(15)(a), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F104Words in s. 33 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(15)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F105Words in s. 33 inserted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(15)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F106Definition in s. 33(1) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group2.
F107S. 35 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981 (c. 19), Sch. 1 Pt. IV
[F1081A person is not to be treated for the purposes of section 3(1)(a) of this Act as having committed an offence if he has been convicted of that offence and that conviction is to be treated as spent for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or any corresponding enactment for the time being in force in Northern Ireland.]
F108Sch. 1 para. 1 substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(5), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2
2[F109A person shall be deemed to have committed discrimination for the purposes of section 3(1)(b) of this Act in the following cases only, namely—
[F109(1)A person commits discrimination for the purposes of section 3(1)(b) in the following cases only.
F109Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(2) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))
3After the expiry of the period of five years beginning on the day on which any such finding or notice as is referred to in paragraph 2 above became final, no person shall be treated for the purposes of section 3(1)(b) of this Act as having committed [F110a contravention of a relevant equality provision] by reason only of that finding or notice.
F110Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(3) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))
[F1114For the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3 “discrimination” and “victimisation” have the same meaning as in the Equality Act 2010.]
F111Sch. 1 para. 4 substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(4) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))
[F112and there shall be omitted sub-paragraphs (e) to (h) of paragraph 2, sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 4 and so much of paragraph 3 as relates to findings or notices under the 1976 Act.]
F112By S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4) it is provided (4.8.1997) that for these words in Sch. 1 para. 5 there shall be substituted para. 6
F113[6In the application of paragraphs 2 to 4 above to Northern Ireland references to the 1976 Act shall be construed as references to the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, and in particular the references to sections 29, 30, 31, 57, 62, 63(2)(a) and (4) and 78(1) and (4) of the 1976 Act shall be construed as references to Articles 29, 30, 31, 54, 59, 60(2)(a) and (4) and 2(2) and (3) respectively of that Order.]
F113By S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4) it is provided (4.8.1997) that for certain words in Sch. 1 para. 5 there shall be substituted para. 6
(a)subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, references to “the person affected” are to the person in respect of whom the [F114OFT] proposes to make, or has made, an order under section 3 or section 4 of this Act, or who has made an application under section 6 of this Act for the variation or revocation of such an order; and
(b)references to the [F114OFT’s] “proposal” are to any proposal of [F115its] to make such an order or to make a decision under subsection (4) or subsection (5) of section 6 of this Act on such an application.
(2)In the case of a proposal of the [F114OFT] to make an order under section 3 or section 4 of this Act against a partnership where, by virtue of section 5(2) of this Act, [F115it] intends that the order shall have effect as an order against some or all of the partners individually, references in the following provisions of this Schedule to the person affected shall be construed, except where the contrary is provided, as references to each of the partners affected by the order, as well as to the partnership itself.
F114Word in Sch. 2 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F115Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
2(1)The [F114OFT] shall give to the person affected a notice informing him of the proposal and of the [F114OFT’s] reason for it; but paragraph 1(2) above shall not apply for the purposes of this sub-paragraph.U.K.
(a)set out those matters falling within subsection (1) of that section which the [F114OFT] intends should be specified as the grounds for the order, and
(b)specify any other matters of which the [F114OFT] has taken account under subsection (2) of that section, and
(c)if the [F114OFT] proposes to rely on section 4(3) of this Act to establish the unfitness of the person affected, state that fact.
(a)to submit to the [F114OFT] his representations in writing as to why the order should not be made or, as the case may be, should be varied or revoked in accordance with the application, and
(b)to give notice to the [F114OFT] , if he thinks fit, that he wishes to make such representations orally,
and where notice is given under paragraph (b) above the [F114OFT] shall arrange for the oral representations to be heard.
3Where the [F114OFT] receives notice under paragraph 2(3)(b) above [F116it] shall give the person affected not less than twenty-one days’ notice, or such shorter notice as the person affected may consent to accept, of the date, time and place at which his representations are to be heard.
F116Word in Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
4(1)In the course of the hearing of oral representations the [F114OFT] shall, at the request of the person affected, permit any other person (in addition to the person affected) to make representations on his behalf or to give evidence or to introduce documents for him.U.K.
(2)The [F114OFT] shall not refuse to admit evidence solely on the grounds that it would not be admissible in a court of law.
5If the [F117OFT] adjourns the hearing [F118it] shall give the person affected reasonable notice of the date, time and place at which the hearing is to be resumed.
F117Word in Sch. 2 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F118Word in Sch. 2 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
6(1)The [F114OFT] shall take into account in deciding whether to proceed with [F119its] proposal any written or oral representations made in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Schedule.U.K.
(2)If the [F114OFT] considers that [F119it] should proceed with [F119its] proposal but for a reason which differs, or on grounds which differ, from those set out in the notice of the proposal under paragraph 2 above, [F119it] shall give a further notice under that paragraph.
(a)a notice under paragraph 2 above gives more than one reason for the proposal or (in the case of a proposal to make an order under section 3 of this Act) sets out more than one matter which the [F114OFT] intends should be specified as the grounds for the order, and
(b)it appears to the [F114OFT] that one or more of those reasons should be abandoned or, as the case may be, that one or more of those matters should not be so specified,
the [F114OFT] may nevertheless decide to proceed with [F119its] proposal on the basis of any other reason given in the notice or, as the case may be, on any other grounds set out in the notice.
F119Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
7If the [F114OFT] decides not to proceed with [F120its] proposal [F120it] shall give notice of that decision to the person affected and, in the case of a notice of a decision on an application under section 6 of this Act, such a notice shall be combined with a notice under subsection (3) of that section.
F120Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
8If the [F114OFT] decides to proceed with [F121its] proposal [F121it] may, if [F121it] thinks fit having regard to any representations made to [F121it] —
F121Words in Sch. 2 para. 8 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(f); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
9(1)Notice of the decision to make the order, and of the terms of the order or, as the case may be, notice of the decision on the application for variation or revocation of the order, shall be given to the person affected, together with the [F114OFT’s] reasons for [F122its] decision, including the facts which in [F122its] opinion justify the decision.U.K.
F122Word in Sch. 2 para. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(g); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
(2)Where the [F114OFT] states in the notice referred to in paragraph 9(1) above that [F123it] is satisfied that there are special circumstances which require it, an order shall come into operation immediately upon the giving of notice of the decision to make it.
F123Word in Sch. 2 para. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(h); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
11Any reference in this Part of this Schedule to an application is a reference to an application to the [F114OFT] under section 6(1) or section 8(3) of this Act, and any reference to the applicant shall be construed accordingly.
12An application shall be in writing and be in such form and accompanied by such particulars as the [F114OFT] may specify by general notice.
13The [F114OFT] may by notice require the applicant to publish details of his application at a time or times and in a manner specified in the notice.
14If an application does not comply with paragraph 12 above or if an applicant fails to comply with a notice under section 9 of this Act requiring the furnishing of information or the production of documents in connection with the application, the [F114OFT] may decline to proceed with the application.
[F124SCHEDULE 3U.K.Redress Schemes
F124Sch. 3 inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 3; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.
[F125SCHEDULE 4U.K.Penalty notices under section 23B(1)
F125Sch. 4 inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 4; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.