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• (c) that representations about the proposed refusal may be made within such period of not less than 30 days as is specified in the notice.

8

If the lead enforcement authority decides to refuse an application for approval, it must give the applicant a notice stating—

• (a) the lead enforcement authority’s decision to refuse the application; and

• (b) the reasons for the decision.

Notification of changes to an approved scheme

9

The scheme administrator of a redress scheme which is approved by the lead enforcement authority must notify the lead enforcement authority of any change to the scheme before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the change is made.

Withdrawal of approval by the lead enforcement authority

10

The lead enforcement authority may withdraw approval of a redress scheme which is for the time being approved by it.

11

Before withdrawing approval of a scheme, the lead enforcement authority must give the scheme administrator a notice stating—

• (a) that it proposes to withdraw its approval;

• (b) the grounds for the proposed withdrawal of approval; and

• (c) that representations about the proposed withdrawal may be made within such period of not less than 30 days as is specified in the notice.

12

The lead enforcement authority must give the scheme administrator a notice stating—

• (a) its decision on a proposal to withdraw approval; and

• (b) the reasons for its decision.

13

If the lead enforcement authority decides to withdraw approval of a scheme—

• (a) the withdrawal has effect from such date as may be specified in the notice under paragraph 12;

• (b) the scheme administrator must give a copy of the notice under paragraph 12 to every member of the scheme.

Revocation of designation by the Secretary of State

14

If the Secretary of State decides to revoke his designation of a scheme for the purposes of section 23A, he must give every member of the scheme a notice stating—

• (a) that he has decided to revoke the designation;

• (b) the reasons for his decision; and

• (c) the date from which the revocation has effect.

Defamation proceedings

15

For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, proceedings under an approved redress scheme in relation to the investigation and determination of a complaint are to be treated in the same way as proceedings before a court.

Interpretation

16

In this Schedule—

• “redress scheme” has the meaning given in section 23A(8)(a);

• “approved redress scheme” has the meaning given in section 23A(8)(b);

• “buyer”, in relation to residential property, has the meaning given in section 23A(8)(e);

• “complaint” has the meaning given in section 23A(8)(c);

• “ombudsman” means the independent person mentioned in section 23A(8)(a);

• “residential property” has the meaning given in section 23C;

• “scheme administrator”, in relation to a redress scheme, means the person who administers the scheme;

• “seller”, in relation to residential property, has the meaning given by section 23A(8)(d).

SCHEDULE 4

1

A penalty charge notice given to a person under section 23B(1) by a duly authorised officer of an enforcement authority ... must—

• (a) state the officer's belief that that person has committed a breach of the duty imposed by an order under section 23A(1);

• (b) give such other particulars of the circumstances as may be necessary to give reasonable notice of the breach of duty;

• (c) require that person, within a period specified in the notice—

• (i) to pay a penalty charge specified in the notice; or

• (ii) to give notice to the enforcement authority that he wishes to review the notice;

• (d) state the effect of paragraph 8;

• (e) specify the person to whom and the address at which the penalty charge may be paid and the method or methods by which payment may be made; and

• (f) specify the person to whom and the address at which a notice requesting a review may be sent (and to which any representations relating to the review may be addressed).

2

The penalty charge specified in the notice shall be of such amount (not exceeding £1,000) as may be prescribed for the time being by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

3

• (1) The period specified under paragraph 1(c) must not be less than 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the penalty charge notice was given.

• (2) The enforcement authority may extend the period for complying with the requirement mentioned in paragraph 1(c) in any particular case if they consider it appropriate to do so.

4

The enforcement authority may, if they consider that the penalty charge notice ought not to have been given, give the recipient a notice withdrawing the penalty charge notice.

5

• (1) If, within the period specified under paragraph 1(c) (or that period as extended under paragraph 3(2)), the recipient of the penalty charge notice gives notice to the enforcement authority requesting a review, the authority shall—

• (a) consider any representations made by the recipient and all other circumstances of the case;

• (b) decide whether to confirm or withdraw the notice; and

• (c) give notice of their decision to the recipient.

• (2) A notice under sub-paragraph (1)(c) confirming the penalty charge notice must also state the effect of paragraphs 6(1) to (3) and 8(1) and (3).

• (3) If the authority are not satisfied—

• (a) that the recipient committed the breach of duty specified in the notice;

• (b) that the notice was given within the time allowed by section 23B(2) and complies with the other requirements imposed by or under this Schedule; and

• (c) that in the circumstances of the case it was appropriate for a penalty charge notice to be given to the recipient;

they shall withdraw the penalty charge notice.

6

• (1) If after a review the penalty charge notice is confirmed by the enforcement authority, the recipient may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice under paragraph 5(1)(c) is given, appeal in England and Wales to the county court or, in Northern Ireland, to a county court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff against the penalty charge notice.

• (2) The county court or the sheriff may extend the period for appealing against the notice.

• (3) Such an appeal must be on one (or more) of the following grounds—

• (a) that the recipient did not commit the breach of duty specified in the penalty charge notice;

• (b) that the notice was not given within the time allowed by section 23B(2) or does not comply with any other requirement imposed by or under this Schedule; or

• (c) that in the circumstances of the case it was inappropriate for the notice to be given to the recipient.

• (4) An appeal against a penalty charge notice shall be by way of a rehearing; and the county court or sheriff shall either uphold the notice or quash it.

7

If the penalty charge notice is withdrawn or quashed, the authority shall repay any amount previously paid as a penalty charge in pursuance of the notice.

8

• (1) The amount of the penalty charge is recoverable from the recipient of the penalty charge notice as a debt owed to the authority unless—

• (a) the notice has been withdrawn or quashed; or

• (b) the charge has been paid.

• (2) Proceedings for the recovery of the penalty charge may not be commenced before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 5(1).

• (3) And if within that period the recipient of the penalty charge notice gives notice to the authority that he wishes the authority to review the penalty charge notice, such proceedings may not be commenced—

• (a) before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 6(1); and

• (b) where the recipient appeals against the penalty charge notice, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the appeal is withdrawn or determined.

9

In proceedings for the recovery of the penalty charge, a certificate which—

• (a) purports to be signed by or on behalf of the person having responsibility for the financial affairs of the enforcement authority; and

• (b) states that payment of the penalty charge was or was not received by a date specified in the certificate;

is evidence of the facts stated.

10

Section 29 (service of notices etc.) applies in relation to—

• (a) any penalty charge notice which is to be given under section 23B(1) by a duly authorised officer of an enforcement authority ... ; and

• (b) any notice which is to be given under paragraph 5(1)(c) of this Schedule by such an enforcement authority;

as it applies in relation to any notice which under this Act is to be given to any person by the lead enforcement authority.

11

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementary or incidental to the provisions of this Schedule, including in particular provision prescribing—

• (a) the form of penalty charge notices or of any other notice mentioned in this Schedule;

• (b) circumstances in which penalty charge notices may not be given;

• (c) the method or methods by which penalty charges may be paid.

12

Any power to make regulations under this Schedule shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

Editorial notes

[^c9118221]: Act excluded (prosp.) by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 98:1), s. 34(3)

[^c9118231]: Act not in force at Royal Assent see s. 36(2); Act partly in force at 3. 5. 1982 see S.I. 1981/1517.

[^c9118761]: S. 1 excluded (E.W.) (prosp.) by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 98), s. 34(3)

[^c9118771]: S. 1(2)(a) amended (E.W.) (1.2.1992) by S.I. 1991/2684, arts. 4, 5, Sch.2 s. 1(2)(a) modified (22.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/121, regs. 1, 37(2), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2 s. 1(2)(a) modified (22.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1119, regs. 1, 37(3), Sch. 4 para. 17 (as amended (1.7.2009) by S.I. 2009/1587, arts. 1(1)(c), 3(13))

[^c9118781]: Words inserted (S.) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 40

[^c9118791]: 1974 c. 39.

[^c9118801]: S. 1(2)(c) omitted (30.4.2001) by virtue of S.I. 2001/1283, art. 3(1)

[^c9118811]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 42

[^c9118821]: Words in s. 1(2)(e) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 28 (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

[^c9118511]: Words in s. 1(2)(e) substituted (N.I.)(21.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1220, art. 133(1), Sch.5.

[^c9118841]: S. 1(5)(a) amended (E.W.) (1.2.1992) by S.I. 1991/2684, arts. 4, 5, Sch. 2%

[^c9118851]: 1974 c. 47.

[^c9118861]: S.I. 1976/582 (N.I. 12)

[^c9118881]: S. 2 applied by Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (c. 29, SIF 124:4), s. 1(6)(a)

[^c9118891]: 1970 c. 35.

[^c9118951]: S. 3(1)(a)(iii) power exercised by S.I. 1991/860. S. 3(1)(a)(iii) power exercised by S.I.1991/1091.

[^c9118961]: S. 3(1)(d) power exercised by S.I. 1991/861. S. 3(1)(d) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1032.

[^c9119221]: S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I. 15)

[^c9119231]: Words in s. 5(3) inserted (4.8.1997) by S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(1); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4)

[^c9119241]: Words in s. 5(3) substituted (4.8.1997) by S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(1); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4)

[^c9123161]: 1925 c. 19.

[^c9123171]: 1958 c. 23 (N.I.)

[^c9123311]: S. 14(6)(7) substituted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1991/1997, regs. 2, 4, Sch. para.33

[^c9123341]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6

[^c9123441]: S. 18(4): power exercised by S.I. 1991/859

[^c9123481]: Words inserted (S.) by Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66, SIF 66), s. 75(1), Sch. 7 para. 17

[^c9123491]: S. 23(b) substituted by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), s. 235(1), Sch. 8 para. 33

[^c9123531]: S. 24(1) repealed (1.10.1992) by Tribunals and Enquiries Act 1992 (c. 53), ss. 18(2), 19(2), Sch. 4 Pt.I.

[^c9123611]: S. 26(5)–(8) repealed by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 1(4), Sch. 34 Pt. IV

[^c9123731]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c9123821]: Definition in s. 33(1) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group2.

[^c9123881]: S. 35 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981 (c. 19), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

[^c9123891]: Power of appointment conferred by s. 36(2) partly exercised: S.I. 1981/1517

[^c9123911]: 1975 c. 65.

[^c9123921]: 1976 c. 74.

[^c9123941]: S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I. 15)

[^c9123951]: By S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4) it is provided (4.8.1997) that for these words in Sch. 1 para. 5 there shall be substituted para. 6

[^c9123961]: By S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6), art. 73, Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.R. 1997/273, art. 2(4) it is provided (4.8.1997) that for certain words in Sch. 1 para. 5 there shall be substituted para. 6

[^key-75bc38a1a80caceec26517590d854838]: Words in s. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-482769b9cf8783ec890d17916d053348]: Word in s. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-d7c299ec80bd90e63d44cd27717eca1f]: Word in s. 3(4)(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(2)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-bd79a4424cc8642636f5220224fc5a83]: Word in s. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-22a3f83fdde7359fc4a81b76c337123f]: Word in s. 6(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-a028c2a3a4d249ff69363edf8888b900]: Word in s. 6(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(5)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-14e61ea57e2bac94cc399c0bacbd86db]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-b51564642cfcf488e90f9d90e0b53aae]: Word in s. 8(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-3cfd3fd343c37c4d6d8fe512ebeb6d8c]: Word in s. 8(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-e4d3a972f35bc05f1ee29ec347ae8922]: Word in s. 8(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(7)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-3d6f66ef4f728251ec6ed17b66c453fa]: Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(10)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-1b15e20ad497eda1acd9afd00505053a]: Words in s. 17(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(10)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-47fc42dc54fcf15c2be72d5895fe2db9]: Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-d2b00587808d9c9966977f494cfe062e]: Word in s. 25(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-3253aa72ae2f506309a715065ea60de7]: Word in s. 25(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(12)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-4dbf4f04d8ae92cf175dfcc3ce9e87c1]: S. 26(2) repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(13)(b), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-bf69a5b3a23e1e0dc22c5bf3915f04d8]: Word in s. 26(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(13)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-eb454fff849ee72698201077741e53c5]: Words in s. 33 repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(15)(a), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-7aed44bea231a45323160ef1f045fe2d]: Words in s. 33 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(15)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-548e5bd8a9d8639a963ea84be61f03b4]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-caa08da9379c96c1ab53bc73a4bf4a44]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-5d9e475fda754e745a0acec82fedb412]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-e731e106a8ab3c80f61c20bf395eb4e6]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-e20a357d55abb71c747c8d0b9e4441ba]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-39b2ec3ec0233f27fc3f90d90e1aa158]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 8 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(f); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-31a9b2e68baf292766549b629b51e41f]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(g); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-1369067fdf2172fdc5b17e54c7b8def5]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 9(16)(h); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-0481ae907b9fa2e000a7f7190a339229]: S. 9(5) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-442108a58591b4ab67462bcce88f4808]: S. 10 repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 247(e), 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 6)

[^key-648edcb6dc81e9ba3bc9ff3198d82488]: Words in s. 32(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)

[^key-6b43b6d65c860d07c57babbd2bdfd668]: Word in s. 32(3) repealed (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(a), Sch. 30; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)(6)

[^key-91eb5ddc2fdd62c54c7b30992d33b1e7]: Words in s. 32(3) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)

[^key-e428a9c4152531b3bbb6949d3b3c20a9]: Words in s. 32(3) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 63(3)(c); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)

[^key-d20c3bbcbc1ed079ab14a976c498fd8b]: Words in s. 32(3) inserted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Overseas Relationships and Consequential, etc. Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3129), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 5

[^key-80dd8ee7c8a47bd4e0e109152da87722]: S. 7 power to transfer functions conferred (19.9.2007) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 30, 35, 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 2(a)

[^key-3147b9319dd7d1facd050b0942a3af00]: S. 9(6)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), s. 93(1), Sch. 3 para. 37(a) (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(d)

[^key-b5fc67f87ec27471c327a3a2ba47291d]: S. 9(6)(c) and preceding word repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), s. 93(1), Sch. 3 para. 37(b), Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(d)

[^key-06e07b1cc4a448bef9dd493665e325f9]: Ss. 23A-23C and cross-heading inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 2; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-4cab1d756e4742e90d151fdb81754036]: Sch. 3 inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 3; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-fb99a0a9b738fa090c76906a63fa88e1]: Sch. 4 inserted (12.10.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 6 para. 4; S.I. 2007/2934, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-b846cc6883153dfb9eb478646ab77601]: S. 24(2) repealed (1.11.2007) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 8 para. 8, Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 3(b)(d)(i)

[^key-e9f33f6f790acc5be6498a17295e8326]: Act applied (1.8.2007 for specified purposes, 10.9.2007 for specified purposes, 14.12.2007 for specified purposes, 6.4.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 175(3), 270(6); S.I. 2007/1668, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4); S.I. 2007/2471, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4); S.I. 2007/3308, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4); S.I. 2008/898, art. 2(1) (with art. 2(2))

[^key-d018732747f84094dca3701afbe05923]: Words in s. 14(6) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(2) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)

[^key-492b79fce5a8f4ed390939b972f5d940]: Words in s. 14(7) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)

[^key-469e5a55b4e25e0ad6ec4c78e379522e]: S. 3(1)(ca) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 53(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-ce73c4e1636f32cb8783a48885796b71]: S. 3(1)(cb) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 58(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-cdc862de369db6cddafb49f2e9463a8f]: S. 3(1)(ba)(bb) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(3), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-b3aed902741f5cd0e2d2e24410ff7922]: Words in s. 3(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-e51d486ad79352870e9a3d9f01ce267c]: Words in s. 3(3) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-351b1267bf5053009141563b89a3fa13]: S. 4(1)-(1C) substituted for s. 4(1) (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(2), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-2c00f61770ca02987d51d57ed86c3b2b]: S. 4(4) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(5), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-38539e8f4cb2a77a7238d4f7c88fcaf6]: Words in s. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(3), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-6e9613c0420d4fe6c835ba797ab0268b]: Words in s. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 56(4), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-2444506e2f70cf63e9c9b67a0116e934]: S. 5(4) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(4), 66(2), Sch. 8 (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-20befeef761de0bed7cf77d262a5996b]: Words in s. 6(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(a); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-dd1e1caad425c49c90f5d349b23e6f30]: S. 6(7) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-2a14e0d07b61bb0ef332d5a727b7c1f1]: Sch. 1 para. 1 substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 55(5), 66(2) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/905, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-7bbb5726eb2675090f6ba9e564fd5867]: S. 7(1): transfer of functions (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), arts. 1(1), 2 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-986d5b7881be59f158b766199f05ab13]: Words in s. 7(1) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(a) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-f8c7ae6f82f7ee9abbf3023ff42b0d15]: Words in s. 7(2) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(i) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-f3117d265282a936cdfd42aa5d945719]: Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.9.2009) by The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-a345471ac475355c51f41e5579038a70]: Words in s. 7(2) omitted (1.9.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(b)(iii) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-1e56fd18f08d5170383e766c69bc8780]: S. 7(3)-(6) omitted (1.9.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1836), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(c) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-ab84599aed21e295333546665bebcc2e]: Words in s. 5(3) repealed by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 5(b), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as amended) (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2, Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-576cc4c143f63549aaeefd6118330de5]: Words in s. 5(3) substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 5(a), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as amended) (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-596f105f69d4503b59b646dea6328f96]: Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(2) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))

[^key-b46fcdb19c7b87cd0d5dd9670237cf56]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(3) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))

[^key-45c4e66f4e3bc96f3a47f7a8f5c049ec]: Sch. 1 para. 4 substituted by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 6(4) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2))

[^key-f6c427f3d91b01c2d2733cedc729cfa5]: Act excluded (12.9.2011) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (Designation as a Licensing Authority) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2038), Sch. para. 4

[^key-9291cf2477f74c80e0b066a057cdda78]: S. 23(1A) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-f36d5c5092ea7f9dac7ecc943d1f8b9f]: S. 23(2A) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(3) (with art. 5)

[^key-0155b86885050fcc60d8c4864c2aecd4]: Words in s. 23(3) substituted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(4) (with art. 5)

[^key-d6d86b90c8c3569aea69006f3aa1f80b]: Words in s. 23(4) substituted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(5) (with art. 5)

[^key-ff32dc3e1ef58f2f7146c20ce44e60fe]: S. 1(4) substituted (1.10.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 70, 103(3) (with s. 69(8)-(10)); S.I. 2013/2227, art. 2(g)

[^key-d72b801907b7353a2f5a83fe22c23205]: Words in s.9 heading substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(f) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-5c925df792f9acd07212616bbe3a9ae8]: Words in cross-heading substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-0811b686a1c22505df36c27a5ad47ffd]: Words in s.25 heading substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(9)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-1315ad8388e6edd541b168f2ec874b42]: S. 9A inserted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(5) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-529dee672bffd1cd6799549a16fa243f]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 6 cross-heading substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(14)(f) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-1f16cafd02cf7db2ac885771a7c39743]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 10 cross-heading substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(14)(k) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-34dddfb5fbaf899992f0d4b7062943e1]: Words in s. 3(1) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(a)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-ff7f813178d7398257d0a3b0a49128c4]: Words in s. 3(1) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-91515ee54ec2f7c50c195c4b5487720f]: Words in s. 3(2) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-f00913cecf2b02caef7c0c9c9224441a]: Words in s. 3(4) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-678719da32a9b015e78b10d4a9b91289]: Words in s. 3(5) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-013ce86ac23bb2a488b91c22cf2f952e]: Words in s. 3(8) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-8d0faa6fad2f630788b9a99f86c0ebe0]: Words in s. 4(1) substituted (31.3.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(5), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)