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These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Act amendment to earlier affecting provision 2009 nawm 5 by S.I. 2010/1148 art. 5(2)Act applied by 2015 c. 10 (N.I.) s. 9(3)(b)Act repealed by 2010 c. 15 Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (Sch. 27 Pt. 1 was substituted by SI 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2)Act savings for effects of 2010 c. 15 Sch. 27 by S.I. 2010/2279 art. 16(5)Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):s. 14A(5) words substituted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 40(2)s. 28IB amendment to earlier affecting provision 2009 nawm 5 s. 0010 by S.I. 2010/1148 art. 5(3)s. 31AA(6)(a)(ii) substituted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 40(8)s. 49A-49D savings for effects of SI 2010/2279 art. 16 by S.I. 2010/2317 art. 10(8)(c)(9)s. 49A(1)(a) words substituted by S.I. 2010/2279 art. 16(2)s. 49A(2) words substituted by S.I. 2010/2279 art. 16(3)s. 49A(3) inserted by S.I. 2010/2279 art. 16(4)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2010/303 art. 2-7 Sch. 1-6 commences (2009 c. 22)S.I. 2010/341 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 13)S.I. 2010/1151 art. 2-4 commences (2009 c. 22)S.I. 2010/2317 art. 2 3 commences (2010 c. 15)S.I. 2011/1066 art. 2 commences (2010 c. 15)S.R. 2013/216 art. 2 commences (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I.))S.R. 2015/35 art. 2 commences (2014 c. 12 (N.I.))S.R. 2015/389 art. 2(3) Sch. Pt. 3 commences (2008 c. 4 (N.I.)) Part IIE+W+S+N.I. Occupation by [F1persons subject to a duty under section 21, 21E or 21H]Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Sch. 4 Pt. 2: words in heading substituted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 40(3); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f) and said words substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 31(3); S.R. 2007/466, art. 2(l)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2Sch. 4 Pt. II modified (1.10.2004) by S.I. 2001/3253, reg. 9C3Sch. 4 Pt. II modified (N.I.) (1.10.2004) by The Disability Discrimination (Providers of Services) (Adjustment of Premises) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/109), reg. 9 Failure to obtain consent to alterationE+W+S+N.I.5If any question arises as to whether the occupier has failed to comply with the section 21 duty [F2 or a duty imposed under section 21E or 21H], by failing to make a particular alteration to premises, any constraint attributable to the fact that he occupies the premises under a lease is to be ignored unless he has applied to the lessor in writing for consent to the making of the alteration.E+W+SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland onlyAmendments (Textual)F2Words in Sch. 4 para. 5 inserted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 40(4); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 45If any question arises as to whether the occupier has failed to comply with the section 21 duty [F6or the duty imposed under section 21E or 21H], by failing to make a particular alteration to premises, any constraint attributable to the fact that he occupies the premises under a lease is to be ignored unless he has applied to the lessor in writing for consent to the making of the alteration.N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE3This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only. A separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland onlyAmendments (Textual)F6Words in Sch. 4 para. 5 inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 31(4); S.R. 2007/466, art. 2(2)(l) Reference to courtE+W+S+N.I.6(1)If the occupier has applied in writing to the lessor for consent to the alteration and—E+W+S+N.I.(a)that consent has been refused, or(b)the lessor has made his consent subject to one or more conditions,the occupier or a disabled person who has an interest in the proposed alteration to the premises being made, may refer the matter to a county court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff.
(2)In the following provisions of this Schedule “court” includes “sheriff”.(3)On such a reference the court shall determine whether the lessor’s refusal was unreasonable or (as the case may be) whether the condition is, or any of the conditions are, unreasonable.(4)If the court determines—(a)that the lessor’s refusal was unreasonable, or(b)that the condition is, or any of the conditions are, unreasonable,it may make such declaration as it considers appropriate or an order authorising the occupier to make the alteration specified in the order.
(5)An order under sub-paragraph (4) may require the occupier to comply with conditions specified in the order. Joining lessors in proceedings under section 25E+W+S+N.I.7(1)In any proceedings on a claim [F3under section 25 in a case to which section 27 applies, other than a claim presented as a complaint under section 25(8),] the plaintiff, the pursuer or the occupier concerned may ask the court to direct that the lessor be joined or sisted as a party to the proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The request shall be granted if it is made before the hearing of the claim begins.(3)The court may refuse the request if it is made after the hearing of the claim begins.(4)The request may not be granted if it is made after the court has determined the claim.(5)Where a lessor has been so joined or sisted as a party to the proceedings, the court may determine—(a)whether the lessor has—(i)refused consent to the alteration, or(ii)consented subject to one or more conditions, and(b)if so, whether the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable.(6)If, under sub-paragraph (5), the court determines that the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable it may take one or more of the following steps—(a)make such declaration as it considers appropriate;(b)make an order authorising the occupier to make the alteration specified in the order;(c)order the lessor to pay compensation to the complainant.(7)An order under sub-paragraph (6)(b) may require the occupier to comply with conditions specified in the order.(8)If the court orders the lessor to pay compensation it may not order the occupier to do so.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F3Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (5.12.2005) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 40(5); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j) and said words substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 31(5); S.R. 2007/466, art. 2(2)(l)[F4Joining lessors in proceedings relating to group insurance or employment servicesE+W+SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Sch. 4 para. 7A and cross-heading inserted (E.W.S.) (5.12.2005) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 40(6); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)7A(1)In any proceedings on a complaint under section 25(8) in a case to which section 27 applies, the complainant or the occupier may ask the tribunal hearing the complaint to direct that the lessor be joined or sisted as a party to the proceedings.E+W+S(2)The request shall be granted if it is made before the hearing of the complaint begins.(3)The tribunal may refuse the request if it is made after the hearing of the complaint begins.(4)The request may not be granted if it is made after the tribunal has determined the complaint.(5)Where a lessor has been so joined or sisted as a party to the proceedings, the tribunal may determine—(a)whether the lessor has—(i)refused consent to the alteration, or(ii)consented subject to one or more conditions; and(b)if so, whether the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable.(6)If, under sub-paragraph (5), the tribunal determines that the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable it may take one or more of the following steps—(a)make such declaration as it considers appropriate;(b)make an order authorising the occupier to make the alteration specified in the order;(c)order the lessor to pay compensation to the complainant.(7)An order under sub-paragraph (6)(b) may require the occupier to comply with conditions specified in the order.(8)Any step taken by the tribunal under sub-paragraph (6) may be in substitution for, or in addition to, any step taken by the tribunal under section 17A(2).(9)If the tribunal orders the lessor to pay compensation it may not make an order under section 17A(2) ordering the occupier to do so.][F5Joining lessors in proceedings relating to group insurance or employment servicesN.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F5Sch. 4 para. 7A and cross-heading inserted ((N.I.) (31.12.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 31(6); S.R. 2007/466, art. 2(2)(l)7A(1)In any proceedings on a complaint under section 25(8) in a case to which section 27 applies, the complainant or the occupier may ask the tribunal hearing the complaint to direct that the lessor be joined as a party to the proceedings.N.I.(2)The request shall be granted if it is made before the hearing of the complaint begins.(3)The tribunal may refuse the request if it is made after the hearing of the complaint begins.(4)The request may not be granted if it is made after the tribunal has determined the complaint.(5)Where a lessor has been so joined as a party to the proceedings, the tribunal may determine—(a)whether the lessor has—(i)refused consent to the alteration, or(ii)consented subject to one or more conditions; and(b)if so, whether the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable.(6)If, under sub-paragraph (5), the tribunal determines that the refusal or any of the conditions was unreasonable it may take one or more of the following steps—(a)make such declaration as it considers appropriate;(b)make an order authorising the occupier to make the alteration specified in the order;(c)order the lessor to pay compensation to the complainant.(7)An order under sub-paragraph (6)(b) may require the occupier to comply with conditions specified in the order.(8)Any step taken by the tribunal under sub-paragraph (6) may be in substitution for, or in addition to, any step taken by the tribunal under section 17A(2).(9)If the tribunal orders the lessor to pay compensation it may not make an order under section 17A(2) ordering the occupier to do so.] RegulationsE+W+S+N.I.8Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—E+W+S+N.I.(a)a lessor is to be taken, for the purposes of section 27 and this Part of this Schedule to have—(i)withheld his consent;(ii)withheld his consent unreasonably;(iii)acted reasonably in withholding his consent;(b)a condition subject to which a lessor has given his consent is to be taken to be reasonable;(c)a condition subject to which a lessor has given his consent is to be taken to be unreasonable.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI1Sch. 4 para. 8 wholly in force at 31.12.2001; Sch. 4 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 4 para. 8 in force (E.W.S.) (9.5.2001) by S.I. 2001/2030, art. 2(c)(i); Sch. 4 para. 8 in force (N.I.) (31.12.2001) by S.R. 2001/439, art. 2(1)(c)(i) Sub-leases etc.E+W+S+N.I.9The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing, or modifying, the provision made by section 27 or any provision made by or under this Part of this Schedule in relation to cases where the occupier occupies premises under a sub-lease or sub-tenancy.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. 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