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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 para. 15B and cross-heading inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 72, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(o), 3(h)
15B(1)This paragraph applies if the Welsh Ministers are satisfied [F2that a registered social landlord has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under an enactment.]
(2)But this paragraph does not apply [F3if the failure] relates only to the registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.
(3)The Welsh Ministers may require the registered social landlord to implement a process specified by them for the purpose of—
(a)inviting persons to apply to undertake management functions of the registered social landlord, and
(b)selecting from the applications and making an appointment.
(4)A requirement may relate to—
(a)the registered social landlord's affairs generally, or
(b)specified affairs.
(5)A requirement must include—
(a)provision about the constitution of a selection panel (which must include provision for ensuring representation of tenants' interests),
(b)provision for ensuring best procurement practice (and consistent with any applicable procurement law), and
(c)provision about the terms and conditions on which the manager is to be appointed (including provision about—
(i)setting, monitoring and enforcing performance standards, and
(ii)resources).]
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 15B(1) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 7(2), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
F3Words in Sch. 1 para. 15B(2) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 7(3), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
[F415C(1)Before acting under paragraph 15B(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 Welsh Ministers would accept a voluntary undertaking instead of, or in mitigation of, action under paragraph 15B(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 15E 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 15B(3).]
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 15C inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 73, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(p)
[F515D(1)This paragraph applies if, as a result of an inquiry under paragraph 20 or an audit under paragraph 22, the Welsh Ministers are satisfied [F6that a registered social landlord has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under an enactment.]
[F7(2)But this paragraph does not apply if the failure relates only to the registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]
(3)The Welsh Ministers may require the registered social landlord to transfer management functions to a specified person.
(4)A requirement may relate to—
(a)the registered social landlord's affairs generally, or
(b)specified affairs.
(5)Transfer is to be on terms and conditions (including as to remuneration) specified in, or determined in accordance with, the requirement.
(6)A transferee manager is to have—
(a)any power specified in the requirement, and
(b)any other power in relation to the registered social landlord's affairs required by the manager for the purposes specified in the requirement (including the power to enter into agreements and take other action on behalf of the registered social landlord).]
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1 para. 15D inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 74, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(p)
F6Words in Sch. 1 para. 15D(1) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 7(4), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
F7Sch. 1 para. 15D(2) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 7(5), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
[F815E(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).]
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 1 para. 15E inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 75, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(p)
[F915F(1)This paragraph applies if the Welsh Ministers are satisfied [F10that a registered social landlord has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under an enactment.]
(2)But this paragraph does not apply [F11if the failure] relates only to the registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.
(3)The Welsh Ministers may—
(a)appoint an individual as a manager of the registered social landlord, or
(b)require the registered social landlord to appoint an individual as a manager.
(4)An appointment or requirement may relate to the management of —
(a)the registered social landlord's affairs generally, or
(b)specified affairs.
(5)Appointment is to be on terms and conditions (including as to remuneration) specified in, or determined in accordance with, the appointment or requirement.
(6)A manager is to have—
(a)any power specified in the appointment or requirement, and
(b)any other power in relation to the registered social landlord's affairs required by the manager for the purposes specified in the appointment or requirement (including the power to enter into agreements and take other action on behalf of the registered social landlord).]
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 1 para. 15F inserted (18.10.2011 for specified purposes, 2.12.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 76, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(q), 3(i)
F10Words in Sch. 1 para. 15F(1) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 8(2), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
F11Words in Sch. 1 para. 15F(2) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 8(3), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
[F1215G(1)Before acting under paragraph 15F(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 Welsh Ministers would accept a voluntary undertaking instead of, or in mitigation of, action under paragraph 15F(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 15E.
(7)The Welsh Ministers may require a manager to report to them on the affairs specified in the appointment or requirement under paragraph 15F(3).
(8)A registered social landlord may appeal to the High Court against an appointment or requirement under paragraph 15F(3).]
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 1 para. 15G inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 77, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(r)
[F1315H(1)This paragraph applies if as a result of an inquiry under paragraph 20 or an audit under paragraph 22, the Welsh Ministers are satisfied [F14that a registered social landlord which is a registered society has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under an enactment.]
[F15(2)But this paragraph does not apply if the failure relates only to the registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.]
(3)The Welsh Ministers may make and execute on behalf of the society an instrument providing for the amalgamation of the society with [F16another registered society].
(4)An instrument providing for the amalgamation of a society (“S1”) with another has the same effect as a special resolution by S1 under [F17section 109 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014] (amalgamation of societies by special resolution).
(5)A copy of an instrument must be sent to and registered by the [F18Financial Conduct Authority].
(6)An instrument does not take effect until the copy is registered.
(7)The copy must be sent for registration during the period of 14 days beginning with the date of execution, but a copy registered after that period is valid.
(8)Any body created by virtue of an amalgamation must be registered as a social landlord by the Welsh Ministers, and pending registration is to be treated as registered.]
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 1 para. 15H inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), ss. 78, 90(2); S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(r)
F14Words in Sch. 1 para. 15H(1) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 9(2), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
F15Sch. 1 para. 15H(2) substituted (15.8.2018) by Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 4), ss. 9(3), 19(2); S.I. 2018/777, art. 3(b)
F16Words in Sch. 1 para. 15H(3) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 65(10)(b) (with Sch. 5)
F17Words in Sch. 1 para. 15H(4) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 65(10)(c) (with Sch. 5)
F18Words in Sch. 1 para. 15H(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Mutual Societies) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/496), art. 1(1), Sch. 11 para. 5(1)(2)(f) (with Sch. 12)
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