Section 405 — Housing Act 1985: Appeals against refusal of registration.

Appeals against refusal of registration. 405 1 A person aggrieved by the refusal of a local housing authority under section 404 to grant or renew registration may appeal to a magistrates’ court.

2 The time within which an appeal may be brought is 21 days from the date on which notice of the authority’s refusal was served on the person desiring to appeal; and for the purposes of this subsection the making of the complaint shall be deemed to be the bringing of the appeal.

3 Where such an appeal lies, the document notifying to the person concerned the decision of the authority in the matter shall state the right of appeal to a magistrates’ court and the time within which such an appeal may be brought.

4 A person aggrieved by a decision of a magistrates’ court on such an appeal may appeal to the Crown Court.

5 Where on an appeal under this section a court varies or reverses the authority’s decision, the authority shall make any necessary entry in the register and issue any necessary certificate.