Section 129: Review of decision to seek possession.

Housing Act 1996 · 1996 c. 52View on legislation.gov.uk

Part V: Conduct of tenants — Chapter I: Introductory Tenancies : England

A request for review of the landlord's decision to seek an order for possession of a dwelling-house let under an introductory tenancy must be made before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice of proceedings is served.

On a request being duly made to it, the landlord shall review its decision.

Provision may be made by regulations—

requiring the decision on review to be made by a person of appropriate seniority who was not involved in the original decision, and
as to the circumstances in which the person concerned is entitled to an oral hearing, and whether and by whom he may be represented at such a hearing.

The review shall be carried out and the tenant notified before the date specified in the notice of proceedings as the date after which proceedings for the possession of the dwelling-house may be begun.

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