62.This section states that WRA may remove a person from the register where an application for removal has not been made if WRA considers that the person has not provided or offered to provide visitor accommodation in the preceding 30 days.
63.Before WRA removes a person from the register, it must issue a notice setting out the reasons why WRA considers removal is appropriate and informing the person of the date of removal unless, before that date, the person makes an application to remove themselves from the register in accordance with section 14(2). Removal will also not move forward if WRA is satisfied that the person is not required to make an application for removal. Rights regarding reviews and appeals must also be set out in this notice. The date of removal in the notice issued by WRA must be at least 30 days after the notice was issued.
64.A person removed from the register under this section will still be liable to penalties under section 15. However, the person is considered to have applied for removal as soon as they notify WRA of the date they ceased to be a VAP or as soon as they apply to be registered.
Commentary on Sections Part 2 - Register of Visitor Accommodation Providers Section 16 – Powers to remove a person from the register when no application has been made