Section 23: Management of premises in which accommodation provided.

National Assistance Act 1948 · 1948 c. 29View on legislation.gov.uk

This provision is repealed
It is retained for historical reference and may not reflect the law currently in force.

Part III: Local Authority Services

REPEALED on 2016-04-06 by Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.

The text below is from the dated revised snapshot immediately preceding this status change. It is historical and is not current law. View the historical source.

Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, a local authority may make rules as to the conduct of premises under their management in which accommodation is provided under this Part of this Act and as to the preservation of order in the premises.

Rules under this section may provide that where by reason of any change in a person’s circumstances he is no longer qualified to receive accommodation under this Part of this Act or where a person has otherwise become unsuitable therefor, he may be required by the local authority managing the premises to leave the premises in which the accommodation is provided.

Rules under this section may provide for the waiving of part of the payments due under the last foregoing section where in compliance with the rules persons for whom accommodation is provided assist in the running of the premises.

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