This section applies where—
In subsection (1) the reference to a person ceasing to be a "person of the relevant category" is a reference to his ceasing to fall within the description of person (such as, for example, the holder of a licence under Part 2 or 3 or the person managing a dwelling) by reference to which the improvement notice was served on him.
As from the changeover date, the liable person in respect of the premises is to be in the same position as if—
The effect of subsection (3) is that, in particular, any period for compliance with the notice or for bringing any appeal is unaffected.
But where the original recipient has become subject to any liability arising by virtue of this Part before the changeover date, subsection (3) does not have the effect of—
Subsection (3) applies with any necessary modifications where a person to whom it applies (by virtue of any provision of this section) ceases to be the liable person in respect of the premises.
Unless subsection (8) or (9) applies, the person who is at any time the "liable person" in respect of any premises is the person having control of the premises.
If—
that new person is the "liable person".
If the original recipient was served as an owner of the premises, the "liable person" is the owner's successor in title on the changeover date.