There have been two key decisions involving Welsh local authorities that have looked at the following issues:
• The requirement to give notice of intended entry under section 239 of the Housing Act 2004
• Officer authorisation
These decisions (RPT/HA04/S11Imp/8 and RPT/HA04/S11IMP/7) have resulted in updated, non-statutory, guidance being produced by LACORS in September 2009. This is available from www.lacors.gov.uk/lacors/home although it is necessary to subscribe to the site to obtain it. The following details have been obtained from the LACORS' website: the West of England Local Authorities HHSRS Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracy.
For those wishing to subscribe to the LACORS' website and to obtain a username and password please contact IHS:
IHS, Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 328300
Fax: +44 (0) 1344 328008
Email: customer.services@ihsti.com
For further details of Housing Act 2004 appeal decisions, the Welsh Assembly RPT Service can be contacted as follows. These details have been obtained from the Welsh Assembly Government website: the West of England Local Authorities HHSRS Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracy.
Residential Property Tribunal for Wales, 1st Floor, West Wing, Southgate House, Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EW
Tel: 029 2023 1687
Fax: 029 2023 6146