Commentary on provisions of Act Registered providers: insolvency, restructuring etc Section 20: Notification of change of control
Section 20 inserts new provisions into the HRA 2008 which set out requirement for registered providers to notify the regulator when there is a change in who has substantial control over its operations.
	New section 169CB makes clear that this group of sections does not apply to local authorities.
	New section 169CC deals with change in board members which may lead to a notification requirement. Subsection (1) provides that a registered provider must notify the regulator if there is a change in the membership of the board and any of the circumstances in subsection (2) arise, which are an increase or decrease in the number of board numbers of more than 50%, or presence of new board members greater than 50%.
	Subsection (3) defines "board members". For example, in the case of a charity which is not a registered company, charity trustees would fulfil the "board member" role.
	Subsection (4) defines the "relevant period" across which changes to a registered provider’s board may trigger a notification requirement.
	New section 169CD requires a registered provider to notify the regulator when there is a change in its subsidiary status.
	This section will ensure that the regulator has a clear picture of who has control over a registered provider and the social housing that it manages, giving sight of potential issues and misconduct relating to who is in control of a registered provider.