47 Powers of the manager
Housing Act 1996 (1996 c 52) | Legislation

47  Powers of the manager

(1)     An order under section 46(1) shall confer on the manager power generally to do all such things as are necessary for carrying out his functions.

(2)     The order may include the following specific powers—

1 Power to take possession of the land held by the landlord and for that purpose to take any legal proceedings which seem to him expedient.

2 Power to sell or otherwise dispose of the land by public auction or private contract.

3 Power to raise or borrow money and for that purpose to grant security over the land.

4 Power to appoint a solicitor or accountant or other professionally qualified person

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