Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/17/part/2/chapter/6
Timestamp: 2018-05-24 14:38:09
Document Index: 181011317

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 1', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 1', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2']

s. 211-214 and cross-heading omitted by 2016 c. 22 Sch. 4 para. 31
Chapter 6E+WRegulatory powers
192OverviewE+W
(a)allows the regulator to set standards for the provision of social housing (sections 193 to [F1198B]),
(d)requires the regulator to give guidance about [F2the submission of information and opinions] relating to registered providers and about the use of its powers under this Chapter and Chapter 7 (sections 215 and 216), and
F1Word in s. 192(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 3(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F2Words in s. 192(d) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 3(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I1S. 192 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
193[F3Standards relating to consumer matters]E+W
(1)The regulator may set standards for registered providers as to the nature, extent and quality of accommodation, facilities or services provided by them in connection with social housing.
[F5(ga)methods of assisting tenants to exchange tenancies,]
F3 S. 193 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 4(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F4S. 193(2)(c) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 4(3), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F5S. 193(2)(ga) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 176(1), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(s) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11)
I2S. 193 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
194[F6Standards relating to economic matters]E+W
(1)The regulator may set standards for [F7private registered providers] in matters relating to F8... their financial and other affairs.
[F9(1A)Standards under subsection (1) may, in particular, require private registered providers to comply with specified rules about—
(b)their efficiency in carrying on their financial and other affairs.]
[F10(2A)The regulator may set standards for registered providers requiring them to comply with specified rules about their levels of rent (and the rules may, in particular, include provision for minimum or maximum levels of rent or levels of increase or decrease of rent).]
F6S. 194 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 5(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F7Words in s. 194(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 51
F8Words in s. 194(1) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 5(3), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F9S. 194(1A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 5(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F10S. 194(2A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 5(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I3S. 194 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
195Code of practiceE+W
(1)The regulator may issue a code of practice which—
(a)relates to a matter addressed by a standard [F11under section 194], and
(2)In considering whether standards [F12under that section] have been met the regulator may have regard to a code of practice.
F11Words in s. 195(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 6(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F12Words in s. 195(2) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 6(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I4S. 195 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
196ConsultationE+W
(1)Before setting standards, or issuing, revising or withdrawing a code of practice, the regulator shall consult the following or ensure that they have been consulted—
[F13(ba)any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,]
(c)one or more[F14other] bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants of social housing,
[F15(ea)the Greater London Authority,]
F16(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., and
F13S. 196(1)(ba) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(4)(a), 148(1)(c)
F14Word in s. 196(1)(c) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(4)(b), 148(1)(c)
F15S. 196(1)(ea) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 55; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F16S. 196(1)(f) (but not the word "and" at the end of that paragraph) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 42, Sch. 25 Pt. 26; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I5S. 196 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))
197Direction by Secretary of StateE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may direct the regulator—
(a)to set a standard under section 193 [F17or 194],
(b)about the content of standards under section 193 [F18or 194], or
[F19(aa)tenure,]
(b)rent, F20...
(c)involvement by tenants in the management by registered providers of accommodation [F21, or
(d)methods of assisting tenants to exchange tenancies.]
[F22(aa)the Greater London Authority,]
[F24(da)any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,]
(e)one or more[F25other ] bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of tenants of social housing, and
F17Words in s. 197(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F18Words in s. 197(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F19S. 197(2)(aa) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 152, 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(n) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11)
F20Word in s. 197(2)(b) repealed (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 25; S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(ee)(iv)
F21S. 197(2)(d) and word inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 176(2), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(s) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11)
F22S. 197(4)(aa) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 56; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F23S. 197(4)(b) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 43, Sch. 25 Pt. 26; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F24S. 197(4)(da) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(5)(a), 148(1)(c)
F25Word in s. 197(4)(e) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(5)(b), 148(1)(c)
I6S. 197 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))
198SupplementalE+W
F26S. 198(1) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 8, Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I7S. 198(2)-(5) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
[F27198AFailure to meet standard under section 193E+W
F27Ss. 198A, 198B inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 9; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
198BFailure to meet standard under section 194E+W
(2)The risk that, if no action is taken by a registered provider or the regulator, the registered provider will fail to meet a standard under section 194 is a ground for exercising a power in this Chapter.]
MonitoringE+W
199SurveyE+W
I8S. 199 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
200Survey: supplementalE+W
(1)An authorised person carrying out a survey, or seeking to enter premises in order to carry out a survey, must produce a copy of the authorisation on request by an occupier.
I9S. 200 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
201InspectionsE+W
(1)The regulator may arrange for a person to inspect—
[F28(2)The person may be a member of the regulator's staff if the Secretary of State consents.
(2A)Consent under subsection (2) may be general or specific.]
[F31(7)Arrangements for a person other than a member of the regulator's staff to carry out an inspection may include provision about payments.]
[F32(7A)An inspection carried out by a person [F33other than a member of the regulator's staff] under this section is taken for the purposes of paragraph 5 of Schedule 2A to the Audit Commission Act 1998 (inspections by other inspectors of organisations within Audit Commission’s remit) to be carried out by the regulator.]
F28S. 201(2)(2A) substituted for s. 201(2) (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F29S. 201(3) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(3), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F30S. 201(6) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(4), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F31S. 201(7) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F32S. 201(7A) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 52
F33Words in s. 201(7A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(6); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F34S. 201(8) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 10(7), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I10S. 201 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
202Inspections: supplementalE+W
F35(c)..., and
(a)the Secretary of State,[F36and]
(b)one or more bodies appearing to the regulator to represent the interests of registered providers, F37...
[F38(8)The functions of billing for and receiving the payment of fees under this section are exercisable by the HCA rather than by the HCA acting through its Regulation Committee.]
F35S. 202(6)(c) (but not the "and" at the end of the paragraph) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 11(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F36Word in s. 202(7)(a) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F37S. 202(7)(c) and preceding word repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 11(3)(b), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F38S. 202(8) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 44; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I11S. 202(1)-(3) (5) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
I12S. 202(4)(6)(7) in force at 8.9.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
I13S. 202(4)(6)(7) in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
203Inspector's powersE+W
(1)An inspector may by notice require a person to provide specified documents or information.
[F39(12) In this section “ inspector ” means a person authorised in writing by the regulator to exercise the powers under this section for the purposes of an inspection under section 201. ]
F39S. 203(12) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 12; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I14S. 203 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
F40204Performance informationE+W
F40S. 204 repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 13, Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F41205Publication of performance informationE+W
F41S. 205 repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 14, Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
206InquiryE+W
I15S. 206 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
207Inquiry: supplementalE+W
[F42(2)The inquirer may consider the affairs of the following categories of registered provider only so far as relating to social housing—
(a)profit-making organisations;
(b)local authorities.]
F42S. 207(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 53
I16S. 207 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
208Inquiry: evidenceE+W
(1)The inquirer may by notice require a person to provide specified documents or information.
I17S. 208 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
209Inquiry: charitiesE+W
I18S. 209 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
210Extraordinary auditE+W
(1)Where an inquiry in respect of [F43a private registered provider] is being held, or has been held, under section 206, the regulator may require the registered provider to allow its accounts and balance sheet to be audited by a qualified auditor appointed by the regulator.
F43Words in s. 210(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 54
I19S. 210 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
[F44210AExtraordinary report: local authoritiesE+W
(1)Where an inquiry in respect of a local authority is being held, or has been held, under section 206, the Audit Commission must, at the request of the regulator, report to the regulator on the accounts and balance sheet of the local authority, so far as they relate to the provision of social housing.
(2)A report under this section may include in particular—
(a)any matter that may be included in a report during or on completion of an audit of the local authority’s accounts under Part 2 of the Audit Commission Act 1998, and
(b)copies of or extracts from any such report that has already been made.
(3)The Audit Commission may arrange for a report under this section to be prepared by an auditor (within the meaning of the Audit Commission Act 1998).
(4)The local authority shall pay the Audit Commission’s costs of preparing the report.
(5)“The Audit Commission” means the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England.]
F44S. 210A inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 55
Management and constitutionE+W
211Non-profit providers onlyE+W
This group of sections applies only to non-profit registered providers.
I20S. 211 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
212[F45Registered society]: change of rulesE+W
(1)This section applies to [F46a registered society].
(6)In relation to an amendment which requires consent the requirement in [F47section 16(2) of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014] (sending copies of amendment of rules to [F48Financial Conduct Authority]) is satisfied only if the copies are accompanied by a copy of the regulator's consent.
F45Words in Act substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 123 (with Sch. 5)
F46Words in Act substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 122 (with Sch. 5)
F47Words in s. 212(6) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 132 (with Sch. 5)
F48Words in s. 212(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Mutual Societies) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/496), art. 1(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(4) (with Sch. 12)
I21S. 212(1)(3)-(7) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
I22S. 212(2)(8) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
213Charity: change of objectsE+W
(1)This section applies to a registered charity which is not a registered company.
I23S. 213 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
214Companies: change of articlesE+W
(1)This section applies to a registered company.
I24S. 214(1) s. 214(3)-(6) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
I25S. 214(2)(7) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
215Use of intervention powersE+W
(1)The regulator shall publish—
(a)guidance about [F49the submission of information] to the regulator about the performance of registered providers, and
(2)Guidance under subsection (1)(a) must, in particular, specify [F50how the regulator will deal with the submissions it receives.]
[F51(2A)Guidance under subsection (1)(b) must, in particular, specify how the regulator applies and intends to apply the tests in section 198A (use of certain powers in cases of failure or potential failure to comply with standards under section 193).]
F49Words in s. 215(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F50Words in s. 215(2) substituted for s. 215(2)(a)-(c) (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F51S. 215(2A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 15(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I26S. 215(1)(2) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)
I27S. 215(3) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
216ConsultationE+W
Before giving guidance under section 215 the regulator must consult—
[F52(za)the Secretary of State,]
[F53(aa)any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,]
(b)one or more[F54other] bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants,
[F55(ba)the Greater London Authority,]
F56(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F57(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F52S. 216(za) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 16(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F53S. 216(aa) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(6)(a), 148(1)(c)
F54Word in s. 216(b) inserted (12.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 26(6)(b), 148(1)(c)
F55S. 216(ba) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 57; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F56S. 216(d) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 16(b), Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
F57S. 216(e) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 45, Sch. 25 Pt. 26; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
I28S. 216 in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(3)(4))
Managers of social housingE+W
217AccreditationE+W
(1)The regulator may operate a scheme for the purpose of accrediting persons who provide services in connection with the management of social housing.
I29S. 217 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)