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Social Housing Act, 2008 (Act No. 16 of 2008)

Regulations

Social Housing Regulations

Chapter 6 : Entry, enquiry and seizure of documents

30. Powers and duties of Regulatory Authority in respect of entry, enquiry or seizure of documents

 

(1) The Regulatory Authority may take any action contemplated in section 12(2) of the Act only—
(a) after giving reasonable notice to the occupier and the social housing institution, as the case may be;
(b) at such time of day as is reasonable in the circumstances;
(c) with—
(i) the prior consent of the occupier; or
(ii) the authority of a warrant; and
(d) in strict compliance with good order and decency.

 

(2) A Regulatory Authority staff member may be accompanied by a member of the South African Police Service during an inspection under the Act.