Commentary on Sections Part 4 - Additional Control Provisions in Relation to Residential Accommodation Chapter 1: Interim and Final Management Orders Section 107: General effect of interim management orders
250.When an IMO is in force, the LHA takes over most of the rights and responsibilities of the landlord including (subject to the rights of existing occupiers) the right to possession of the dwelling. It does not, however, become the legal owner of the dwelling. With the consent of the landlord, the LHA may grant occupation rights. An IMO is a local land charge and the LHA can apply to H. M. Land Registry for a restriction on dealing with properties subject to the order.