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Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
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· 2023-06-29
2023-08-29
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
Changes on 2023-08-29
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- (e) at least one person who appears to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of residents (or potential residents) of supported exempt accommodation;
but the Secretary of State is not required to appoint different persons under each of [paragraphs (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/a/enacted) to [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/e/enacted).
- (3) The Secretary of State must, after complying with [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/enacted), and after consulting the existing members of the panel, appoint a person to chair the panel, and the person becomes a member of the panel on appointment.
- (4) The Secretary of State must comply with [subsections (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/enacted) to [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/3/enacted) before the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which this Act is passed.
but the Secretary of State is not required to appoint different persons under each of [paragraphs (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/a/2023-08-29) to [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/e/2023-08-29).
- (3) The Secretary of State must, after complying with [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2/2023-08-29), and after consulting the existing members of the panel, appoint a person to chair the panel, and the person becomes a member of the panel on appointment.
- (4) The Secretary of State must comply with [subsections (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/2023-08-29) to [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/3/2023-08-29) before the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which this Act is passed.
- (5) The panel—
- (a) must provide information or advice on such matters within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/enacted), to such persons within that subsection, as the Secretary of State may direct, and
- (b) subject to that, may provide such information or advice within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/enacted), to such persons within that subsection, as it considers appropriate (whether or not requested to do so).
- (a) must provide information or advice on such matters within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/2023-08-29), to such persons within that subsection, as the Secretary of State may direct, and
- (b) subject to that, may provide such information or advice within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/2023-08-29), to such persons within that subsection, as it considers appropriate (whether or not requested to do so).
- (6) A member of the panel is to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms and conditions of the member’s appointment which—
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- (b) may include provision under which the member is paid remuneration or allowances.
- (7) A person appointed to the panel under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/enacted) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/3/enacted)—
- (7) A person appointed to the panel under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/1/2023-08-29) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/3/2023-08-29)—
- (a) is to be appointed for a term not exceeding five years, and
- (b) may, upon expiry of that term, be reappointed for one further term not exceeding five years.
- (8) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/enacted) “*information and advice about or in connection with supported exempt accommodation*” includes information and advice about anything which, in the view of the panel, could have a significant impact on the provision or regulation of supported exempt accommodation.
- (8) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/1/2023-08-29) “*information and advice about or in connection with supported exempt accommodation*” includes information and advice about anything which, in the view of the panel, could have a significant impact on the provision or regulation of supported exempt accommodation.
#### Local supported housing strategies
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- (2) A local housing authority—
- (a) must comply with [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/1/enacted) before such date as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State, and
- (a) must comply with [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/1/2023-08-29) before such date as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State, and
- (b) subsequently, must comply with that subsection before the end of each five-year period beginning with the day on which it published its most recent supported housing strategy.
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- (b) such other matters as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (4) The social services authority in respect of a district in England must give the local housing authority for that district (where that is a different authority) such assistance in connection with the carrying out of its duties under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/enacted) as the local housing authority may reasonably require.
- (4) The social services authority in respect of a district in England must give the local housing authority for that district (where that is a different authority) such assistance in connection with the carrying out of its duties under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/2023-08-29) as the local housing authority may reasonably require.
- (5) A local housing authority in England must have regard to its supported housing strategy in the exercise of its functions.
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- (b) applicable to specified descriptions of local housing authorities or social services authorities,
in relation to the exercise of their functions under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/enacted).
- (8) A local housing authority or a social services authority must have regard to any guidance issued under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/7/enacted) that is applicable to it.
in relation to the exercise of their functions under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/2023-08-29).
- (8) A local housing authority or a social services authority must have regard to any guidance issued under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/2/7/2023-08-29) that is applicable to it.
- (9) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
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- (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision under which a person having control of, or managing, supported exempt accommodation—
- (a) that is within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/enacted)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/enacted), and
- (a) that is within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2023-08-29)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/2023-08-29), and
- (b) that is located in a district that is designated for the purposes of the regulations,
@@ -138,13 +138,13 @@
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision under which a person having control of, or managing, supported exempt accommodation—
- (a) that is not within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/enacted)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/enacted), and
- (a) that is not within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2023-08-29)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/2023-08-29), and
- (b) that is located in a district that is designated for the purposes of the regulations,
must obtain and comply with a licence granted by the local housing authority for the district.
- (4) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/enacted)—
- (4) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/2023-08-29)—
- (a) must include provision under which a local housing authority may designate its district for the purposes of the regulations,
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- (c) may include provision under which the Secretary of State may designate, or revoke a designation of, a local housing authority’s district for the purposes of the regulations.
- (5) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/4/enacted)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/4/c/enacted) includes provision for the Secretary of State to designate the district of every local housing authority in England.
- (6) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/enacted) must be made with a view to securing that National Supported Housing Standards (if any) are met.
- (7) A statutory instrument containing regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
- (5) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/4/2023-08-29)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/4/c/2023-08-29) includes provision for the Secretary of State to designate the district of every local housing authority in England.
- (6) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/2023-08-29) must be made with a view to securing that National Supported Housing Standards (if any) are met.
- (7) A statutory instrument containing regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
- (8) In this Act—
- “*the licensing authority*” means the local housing authority for a district designated for the purposes of licensing regulations;
- “*licensing regulations*” means regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/enacted).
- “*licensing regulations*” means regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/2023-08-29).
#### Further provision about licensing regulations
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- (j) any other provision corresponding or similar to any provision relating to licences contained in Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 (licensing of houses in multiple occupation) or Part 3 of that Act (licensing of other residential accommodation).
- (2) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/enacted)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/b/enacted) includes—
- (2) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/2023-08-29)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/b/2023-08-29) includes—
- (a) provision requiring an application for a licence to be refused unless the licensing authority is satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to be a person having control of, or managing, the accommodation to which the licence relates;
- (b) provision requiring a licence to be revoked if the licensing authority ceases to be so satisfied.
- (3) The conditions that may be attached to a licence by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/enacted)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/c/enacted) include—
- (3) The conditions that may be attached to a licence by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/2023-08-29)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/c/2023-08-29) include—
- (a) conditions relating to the standard of accommodation;
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- (e) conditions requiring compliance with National Supported Housing Standards (whenever published).
- (4) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/enacted)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/d/enacted) includes provision for an offence under the regulations to be—
- (4) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/2023-08-29)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/d/2023-08-29) includes provision for an offence under the regulations to be—
- (a) a relevant housing offence for the purposes of section 249A of the Housing Act 2004 (financial penalties for certain housing offences in England);
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
- (c) an offence to which Chapter 4 of that Part of that Act (rent repayment orders) applies.
- (5) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/enacted)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/e/enacted) includes provision—
- (5) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/2023-08-29)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/e/2023-08-29) includes provision—
- (a) disapplying any requirement relating to licences imposed by or under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 (licensing of houses in multiple occupation) or Part 3 of that Act (licensing of other residential accommodation),
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
- (c) limiting the rent that may be determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 (determination of rent by tribunal) in respect of such accommodation.
- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/5/enacted)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/5/b/enacted) is without prejudice to any other power to make subordinate legislation relating to housing benefit.
- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/5/2023-08-29)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/5/b/2023-08-29) is without prejudice to any other power to make subordinate legislation relating to housing benefit.
- (7) Licensing regulations may—
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- (1) The Secretary of State must consult the statutory consultees—
- (a) before first exercising the power in [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) to make licensing regulations, and
- (b) before first exercising the power in section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/enacted) to make licensing regulations.
- (2) The Secretary of State must, as part of a consultation under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/1/enacted)—
- (a) set out how the Secretary of State proposes to approach the matters referred to in section [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/enacted)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/enacted)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/a/enacted) to [(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/i/enacted) when making the licensing regulations, and
- (a) before first exercising the power in [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) to make licensing regulations, and
- (b) before first exercising the power in section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/3/2023-08-29) to make licensing regulations.
- (2) The Secretary of State must, as part of a consultation under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/1/2023-08-29)—
- (a) set out how the Secretary of State proposes to approach the matters referred to in section [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/2023-08-29)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/2023-08-29)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/a/2023-08-29) to [(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/1/i/2023-08-29) when making the licensing regulations, and
- (b) ask the statutory consultees for their views on those proposals.
- (3) The Secretary of State must also, as part of a consultation under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/1/enacted), ask the statutory consultees for their views on—
- (3) The Secretary of State must also, as part of a consultation under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/1/2023-08-29), ask the statutory consultees for their views on—
- (a) whether the proposed regulations are likely to be an effective means of securing that National Supported Housing Standards are met, and
- (b) any additional mechanisms for securing compliance with such standards.
- (4) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/enacted) “*the statutory consultees*” means—
- (4) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/6/2023-08-29) “*the statutory consultees*” means—
- (a) each local housing authority in England,
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@
- (a) National Supported Housing Standards (if any), and
- (b) any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/enacted).
- (b) any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/5/2023-08-29).
### Planning and homelessness
@@ -282,11 +282,11 @@
##### 8
The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of three years beginning with the date on which the first licensing regulations under [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) are made—
- (a) review the effect of licensing regulations under [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/enacted) on—
- (i) the type and condition of premises used for the provision of accommodation within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/enacted)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/enacted), and
The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of three years beginning with the date on which the first licensing regulations under [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) are made—
- (a) review the effect of licensing regulations under [section 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/1/2023-08-29) on—
- (i) the type and condition of premises used for the provision of accommodation within [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2023-08-29)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/2023-08-29), and
- (ii) the provision of care, support and supervision at such accommodation, and
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@
- (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the sharing of information relating to supported exempt accommodation.
- (2) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/enacted) may make provision requiring or authorising a person within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/3/enacted) to provide information specified in the regulations to another person within that subsection.
- (2) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/2023-08-29) may make provision requiring or authorising a person within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/3/2023-08-29) to provide information specified in the regulations to another person within that subsection.
- (3) The persons are—
@@ -324,13 +324,13 @@
- (d) the Secretary of State.
- (4) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/enacted) must provide that information obtained by virtue of the regulations may be used only for a purpose connected with the exercise of a function under or by virtue of this Act, or otherwise relating to supported exempt accommodation.
- (5) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/enacted) may provide that information obtained by a local housing authority by virtue of the regulations may be provided to a person who supplies services to the authority for a purpose mentioned in [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/4/enacted).
- (6) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/enacted) may not impose or confer a duty or power requiring or authorising the provision or use of information where the provision or use would (taking the duty or power into account) contravene the data protection legislation.
- (7) A statutory instrument containing regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/enacted) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
- (4) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/2023-08-29) must provide that information obtained by virtue of the regulations may be used only for a purpose connected with the exercise of a function under or by virtue of this Act, or otherwise relating to supported exempt accommodation.
- (5) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/2023-08-29) may provide that information obtained by a local housing authority by virtue of the regulations may be provided to a person who supplies services to the authority for a purpose mentioned in [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/4/2023-08-29).
- (6) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/2023-08-29) may not impose or confer a duty or power requiring or authorising the provision or use of information where the provision or use would (taking the duty or power into account) contravene the data protection legislation.
- (7) A statutory instrument containing regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/10/1/2023-08-29) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
#### Use of information obtained for certain statutory purposes
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@
- (1) In this Act “*supported exempt accommodation*” means—
- (a) accommodation within [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/enacted),
- (a) accommodation within [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2/2023-08-29),
- (b) managed properties in England,
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@
- (b) where a person resident in the accommodation receives care, support or supervision.
- (6) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/enacted)—
- (6) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/12/2023-08-29)—
- “*domestic violence*” has the meaning given by regulation 2(1) of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 ([S.I. 2006/213](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/213));
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- “*district*” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 (see section 2 of that Act);
- “*the licensing authority*” has the meaning given by section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/7/enacted);
- “*licensing regulations*” has the meaning given by section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/enacted)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/7/enacted);
- “*the licensing authority*” has the meaning given by section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/7/2023-08-29);
- “*licensing regulations*” has the meaning given by section [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/2023-08-29)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/4/7/2023-08-29);
- “*local housing authority*” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 (see section 1 of that Act);
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- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.
- (4) The power to make regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/14/3/enacted) includes power to make different provision for different purposes.
- (4) The power to make regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/26/section/14/3/2023-08-29) includes power to make different provision for different purposes.
- (5) This Act may be cited as the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.
2023-06-29
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
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