Conveyance of Freehold and Grant of Lease in Pursuance of Right to Buy
- Ensure specific rights and landlord repairs are included in property transfers Landlord
UK Act of Parliament
1985
United Kingdom
Housing Act 1985
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
115 compliance obligations
Penalty landscape
12 of 115 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 19 carry different penalties and 84 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Landlord 31
- Any Person 24
- Occupier 11
- Director or Officer 1
Plus 48 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Landlords also bound by 70 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 2022 59 duties
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 33 duties
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 2006 14 duties
- Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 2015 10 duties
- Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 1987 9 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 224 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 75 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 63 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 46 duties
- CCBSA 2014 2014 22 duties
- CAICEA 2004 2004 18 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
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Part II — PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
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Part III — HOUSING THE HOMELESS
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Part IV — SECURE TENANCIES AND RIGHTS OF SECURE TENANTS
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Part V — THE RIGHT TO BUY
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Part VI — REPAIR NOTICES
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Part VII
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Part VIII — AREA IMPROVEMENT
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Part IX — SLUM CLEARANCE
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Part X — OVERCROWDING
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Part XI — HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
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Part XII
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Part XIII — GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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Part XIV — LOANS FOR ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING
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Part XV — GRANTS FOR WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR AND CONVERSION
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Part XVI — ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING
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Part XVII — COMPULSORY PURCHASE AND LAND COMPENSATION
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Part XVIII — MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Schedules
Land Registration and Related Matters where Right to Buy Preserved
- Include Right to Buy statements in property transfer documents Landlord
Browse 306 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Tenancies which are not Secure Tenancies
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it is...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2A) and (2B), a tenancy of...
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it is...
A licence to occupy a dwelling-house is not a secure...
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it is...
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it is...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (4B)a tenancy is not a secure...
(1) A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if the...
A tenancy granted in pursuance of any function under Part...
(1) A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it...
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(1) A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (1A) and (1B), a tenancy is...
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if—
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if—
(1) A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if—
A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if the dwelling-house...
Grounds for Possession of Dwelling-Houses Let underSecure Tenancies
(1) Approval may be given subject to conditions and may...
Where the landlord is a private registered provider of social...
In this Part of this Schedule references to the landlord...
Absolute ground for possession for anti-social behaviour: serious offences
Murder.
An offence under any of the following sections of the...
An offence under either of the following sections of the...
An offence under any of the following provisions of the...
An offence under either of the following sections of the...
An offence under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime...
An offence under section 75A of the Serious Crime Act...
An offence under section 33A of the Sexual Offences Act...
An offence under section 1 of the Protection of Children...
An offence under section 160 of the Criminal Justice Act...
An indictable offence under Part 1 of the Sexual Offences...
An offence under either of the following sections of the...
Manslaughter.
An offence under any of the following provisions of the...
An offence under either of the following sections of the...
An offence under any of the following sections of the...
An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act...
An offence under section 30 of the Crime and Disorder...
An offence under section 35 of the Offences against the...
An offence under section 12A of the Theft Act 1968...
An offence under any of the following sections of the...
An offence under any of the following provisions of the...
An offence under section 6 of that Act (restrictions of...
An offence under either of the following sections of the...
Kidnapping.
(1) An offence of attempting or conspiring the commission of...
Where this Schedule refers to offences which are offences under...
False imprisonment.
An offence under any of the following sections of the...
An offence under any of the following sections of the...
An offence under section 1 of the Infant Life (Preservation)...
An offence under section 1 of the Children and Young...
An offence under section 1 of the Infanticide Act 1938...
Grounds for Withholding Consent to Assignment by Way of Exchange
Consultation before Disposal to Private Sector Landlord
(1) This Schedule applies to the disposal by a local...
(1) The Secretary of State shall not entertain an application...
(1) The requirements as to consultation referred to above are...
The Secretary of State may require the authority to carry...
(1) The Secretary of State shall not give his consent...
(1) The appropriate person must give guidance to local authorities...
The Secretary of State’s consent to a disposal is not...
Qualifying Period for Right to Buy and Discount
The period to be taken into account—
For the purpose of determining whether at any time a...
A period qualifies under this paragraph if it is a...
For the purposes of paragraph 2 a person who, as...
(1) This paragraph applies where the public sector tenant of...
A period qualifies under this paragraph if it is a...
A period qualifies under this paragraph if it is a...
(1) In this Schedule a “public sector tenant” means a...
(1) The landlord condition is, subject to paragraphs 7A and...
(1) The landlord condition shall be treated as having been...
The landlord condition shall be treated as having been satisfied...
(1) The landlord condition shall also be treated as having...
The tenant condition is that the tenant was an individual...
The tenant condition is not met during any period when...
The right to buy does not arise if the landlord...
(1) The right to buy does not arise if the...
(1) The right to buy does not arise if the...
(1) The right to buy does not arise if the...
(1) The right to buy does not arise if a...
(1) A final demolition notice may only be served for...
(1) The Secretary of State may, on an application by...
(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a final demolition notice...
(1) Any notice under paragraph 13 , 15 or 15A...
The right to buy does not arise if the landlord...
The right to buy does not arise if the landlord...
The right to buy does not arise unless the landlord...
(1) The right to buy does not arise if the...
Exceptions to the Right to Buy
The right to buy does not arise if the dwelling-house...
Exceptions to the Right to Buy
(1) The right to buy does not arise if—
Initial demolition notices
(1) For the purposes of this Schedule an “ initial...
(1) For the purposes of this Schedule an initial demolition...
(1) Paragraph 15(4) to (7A) of Schedule 5 (revocation notices)...
(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) an initial demolition notice...
(1) This paragraph applies where an initial demolition notice (“...
Paragraph 16 of Schedule 5 (service of notices) applies in...
(1) In this Schedule (other than paragraph 3A) any reference...
The conveyance or grant shall not exclude or restrict the...
Conveyance of Freehold and Grant of Lease in Pursuance of Right to Buy
A lease shall be for the appropriate term defined in...
(1) If at the time the grant is made the...
Where the dwelling house is a flat and the tenant...
(1) This paragraph applies where the dwelling-house is a flat....
(1) This paragraph applies where the landlord’s interest in the...
Unless otherwise agreed between the landlord and the tenant, there...
(1) The lease may require the tenant to bear a...
(1) Where a lease of a flat requires the tenant...
(1) Where a lease of a flat requires the tenant...
(1) The Secretary of State may by order prescribe—
(1) Where a lease of a flat granted in pursuance...
(1) A provision of the lease, or of an agreement...
Where the dwelling-house is a flat, a provision of the...
A provision of the lease, or of an agreement collateral...
(1) The conveyance or grant shall, by virtue of this...
A charge (however created or arising) on the interest of...
(1) This paragraph applies to a charge (however created or...
The conveyance or grant shall include— (a) such provisions (if...
The conveyance or grant shall include such provisions (if any)...
he conveyance or grant shall be expressed to be made...
Subject to paragraph 6, and to Parts II and III...
A provision of the conveyance or lease is void in...
In this Schedule— “incumbrances” includes personal liabilities attaching in respect...
The conveyance shall not exclude or restrict the all estate...
(1) The conveyance shall be of an estate in fee...
(1) The conveyance or grant shall contain a covenant binding...
A provision of the conveyance or grant is void in...
Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the conveyance or...
(1) In this Schedule— “ independent valuer ” means an...
(1) The conveyance or grant shall include provision entitling the...
The value of the landlord’s share shall be determined by...
(1) Where a final payment is made by, or by...
(1) Except where the Secretary of State so determines, a...
(1) The conveyance or grant shall include provision entitling the...
The landlord’s share after the making of an interim payment...
(1) For the purposes of the final payment or any...
The conveyance or grant shall include provision requiring any sums...
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The deed shall provide for repayment of the amount secured...
(1) The period over which repayment is to be made...
(1) The Secretary of State may by order—
The deed may contain such other provisions as may be—...
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(1) The lease shall state the tenant’s initial share of...
(1) The lease shall provide that in the event of...
(1) For the purposes of paragraph 3 (additional contributions) and...
(1) Where the dwelling-house is a house and the landlord...
(1) The consideration for an additional share (referred to in...
(1) The lease shall provide that, for any period for...
The lease shall provide that, for any period for which...
(1) The lease shall contain a covenant binding on the...
The lease shall provide that, on the discharge of a...
(1) Where the dwelling-house is a house and the landlord...
(1) The lease shall contain a covenant binding on the...
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(1) The deed shall enable the tenant to require further...
The amount which a tenant exercising the right to a...
(1) The limit is that the aggregate of that amount...
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision...
As soon as practicable after the service on it of...
Schedule 7 (terms of mortgage granted in pursuance of right...
On a qualifying disposal, the disponor shall secure that the...
References in this Schedule to a disposal or to the...
Land Registration and Related Matters where Right to Buy Preserved
Land Registration and Related Matters where Right to Buy Preserved
(1) This paragraph applies where the Chief Land Registrar approves...
(1) This paragraph applies where by virtue of section 171B(6)...
(1) The rights of a qualifying person under this Part...
(1) A conveyance of the freehold or grant of a...
Where the registered title to land contains an entry made...
(1) An action for breach of statutory duty lies where—...
Introductory
The provisions of this Schedule have effect for enabling the...
(1) The expenses are recoverable by the authority
(1) A demand for the expenses, together with interest in...
Expenses in respect of which a demand is served carry...
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(1) A person aggrieved by a demand for the recovery...
(1) Where a demand becomes operative by virtue of paragraph...
(1) The expenses recoverable by the authority, together with the...
(1) This paragraph applies only to notices under section 352,...
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Management Schemes
(1) The scheme shall give particulars of all works which,...
If the house consists or forms part of more than...
(1) The gross value of a hereditament whose rateable value...
Where after the date on which the control order comes...
(1) The appropriate multiplier for the purposes of this Part...
(1) The rental value of a house is an amount...
(1) If different persons are the dispossessed proprietors of different...
(1) On and after the date on which a control...
(1) When a control order ceases to have effect, a...
(1) The provisions of this paragraph apply where a control...
(1) If a control order is revoked by the county...
(1) The provisions of this paragraph have effect for the...
(1) References in this Schedule to the surpluses on revenue...
(1) If on an appeal from a decision of the...
(1) The provisions of this paragraph apply where a control...
The provisions of this Part of this Schedule apply where...
(1) The local housing authority need not prepare or serve...
Where the compulsory purchase order is confirmed by the Secretary...
(1) Where a control order ceases to have effect by...
(1) The provisions of this paragraph have effect for the...
(1) A person having an estate or interest in a...
(1) An account shall be kept by the local housing...
The local housing authority may at any time vary a...
(1) The local housing authority, or a person having an...
The compensation payable by the local housing authority to the...
Subject to the following provisions, the gross value of a...
(1) If the house forms part only of a hereditament,...
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Local Authority Mortgage Interest Rates
(1) The rate of interest shall be whichever is for...
The standard national rate is the rate for the time...
A local authority shall for every period of six months...
(1) The rate declared under paragraph 3(a) or (b) shall...
(1) Where on a change of the standard national rate...
(1) On a variation of the rate of interest, the...
(1) The Secretary of State may by notice in writing...
Vesting of Mortgaged House in Authority Entitled to Exercise Power of Sale
(1) The authority may, if the county court gives it...
(1) On the vesting of the house the authority’s mortgage...
(1) Where the authority has vested the house in itself...
In a case to which this Schedule applies by virtue...
Provisions with Respect to Advances under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts 1899 to 1923
(1) The advance shall be repaid with interest within such...
For the purposes of this Schedule an advance shall be...
(1) The house of which the ownership was acquired by...
(1) The statutory condition as to residence may at any...
(1) The proprietor of the house of which the ownership...
(1) Where default is made in complying with the statutory...
(1) Where a local authority take possession of a house,...
(1) Where a local authority order the sale of a...
(1) A local authority shall keep at their offices a...
(1) A person shall not be treated for the purposes...
Contributions Under Superseded Enactments
(1) Contributions remain payable by the Secretary of State under...
(1) Contributions remain payable by the Secretary of State under...
In this Schedule “the interest to be acquired” means the...
Where the value of an interest is determined, or redetermined,...
(1) In this Part of this Schedule “the agreement” means...
(1) The conveyance is effective— (a) to discharge the interest...
(1) The authority shall apply the purchase price in the...
If the authority do not apply an amount which under...
(1) Where a person is or may be entitled by...
(1) The authority shall pay the purchase price into court...
Assistance by Way of Repurchase
If the authority are a local housing authority, the interest...
(1) Where the interest acquired is or includes a dwelling...
(1) A person who is entitled to assistance by way...
The conveyance has effect under section 2(1) of the Law...
The purchasing authority shall, within the period of three months...
Subject to the provisions of Part II of this Schedule...
The authority shall, within three months of all the provisions...
(1) The person entitled to assistance may, at any time...
(1) The price payable for the acquisition of an interest...
(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, the value of...
(1) Any question arising under this Schedule as to the...
This Schedule applies in relation to a defective dwelling where...
Where a person is already eligible for assistance in respect...
Where a person is eligible for assistance in respect of...
The following provisions of this Schedule apply where—
(1) The local housing authority shall, as soon as reasonably...
(1) This paragraph applies where it appears to the authority...
(1) This paragraph applies where a person entitled to assistance...
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The dwelling-house forms part of, or is within the curtilage...
The dwelling-house has features which are substantially different from those...
The landlord is a housing association or housing trust which...
The dwelling-house is one of a group of dwelling-houses which...
The dwelling-house is in England, the accommodation afforded by it...
The dwelling-house is in Wales, the accommodation afforded by it...
The dwelling-house is the subject of a management agreement under...
The tenant or the proposed assignee is subject to an...
Either— a relevant order , a suspended anti-social behaviour possession...
Proceedings have been begun for possession of the dwelling-house of...
Proceedings have been begun for possession of the dwelling-house, of...
The dwelling-house is subject to a closure notice or closure...
The accommodation afforded by the dwelling-house is substantially more extensive...
The extent of the accommodation afforded by the dwelling-house is...
The dwelling-house— (a) forms part of or is within the...
The landlord is a charity and the proposed assignee’s occupation...
The dwelling-house has features which are substantially different from those...
The landlord is a housing association or housing trust which...
The dwelling-house is one of a group of dwelling-houses which...
The following abbreviations are used in this Table— Acts of...
The Table does not show the effect of Transfer of...
The letter R followed by a number indicates that the...
A reference followed by “passim” indicates that the provision of...
The entry “drafting” indicates a provision of a mechanical or...
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections exist in the Act but the contents-of-Parts walker did not place them under a Part. Likely amendments or sections inserted out of the original Part structure.
Requirements to co-operate in relation to certain disposals
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must cooperate with tenant groups proposing a housing transfer Local authority
Information as to relevant costs.
- Provide a summary of service charge costs upon request Landlord
Penalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstructing housing authority officers Any Person
Inquiry into cases of possible homelessness or threatened homelessness.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authorities must investigate homelessness applications Local authority
Interim duty to accommodate in case of apparent priority need.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Council must provide emergency housing for applicants in priority need Local authority
Notification of decision and reasons.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must notify applicants of homelessness decisions Local authority
Duties to persons found to be threatened with homelessness.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must assist persons threatened with homelessness Local authority
Duties to persons whose applications are referred.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Councils must provide temporary housing during local connection disputes Local authority
Co-operation between authorities.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public bodies must cooperate on homelessness assistance requests Local authority
False statements, withholding information and failure to disclose change of circumstances.
Fine up to £2,500- Provide false information or hide facts in homelessness applications Any Person
Proceedings for possession or termination: general notice requirements.
- Provide formal notice before starting court proceedings for possession Landlord
Additional requirements in relation to certain proceedings for possession.
- Serve notice to partners when seeking possession due to domestic violence Landlord
Grounds and orders for possession.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Courts must only grant possession of secure tenancies on specific grounds Tribunal / Court
Proceedings for possession on non-absolute grounds : anti-social behaviour
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Courts must consider specific impacts before granting anti-social behaviour possession Tribunal / Court
Devolution of term certain.
- Serve notice and obtain a court order to recover possession of a dwelling Landlord
Assignments by way of exchange.
- Respond to tenancy exchange requests within 42 days Landlord
Consent to subletting.
- Do not unreasonably withhold consent for a tenant to sublet Landlord
Power to reimburse cost of tenant’s improvements.
Amended 4 timesRent not to be increased on account of tenant’s improvements.
Amended 8 timesVariation of terms of secure tenancy.
Amended 2 timesProvision of information about tenancies.
Amended 2 times- Publish and provide information to secure tenants Landlord
Consultation on matters of housing management.
Amended 10 times- Consult secure tenants on significant housing management changes Landlord
Information about housing allocation.
Amended 8 times- Publish and provide information on housing allocation rules Landlord
Consultation before disposal to private sector landlord.
Amended 8 timesReview of decisions relating to flexible tenancies
- Review the length of a flexible tenancy if requested by a tenant Landlord
Recovery of possession on expiry of flexible tenancy
- Follow specific notice procedures to end a flexible tenancy Landlord
Jurisdiction of county court.
Amended 2 timesCounty court rules and directions.
Amended 1 timeIntroductory tenancies
Amended 1 timeMembers of a person’s family.
Amended 5 timesMeaning of “landlord authority”.
Amended 7 timesMeaning of “long tenancy”.
Amended 5 timesMeaning of “introductory tenancy”.
Amended 5 timesMinor definitions.
Amended 2 timesIndex of defined expressions: Part IV
Amended 10 timesThe right to buy.
Amended 2 timesQualifying period for right to buy.
Amended 7 timesCircumstances in which the right to buy cannot be exercised.
Amended 5 timesOrder suspending right to buy because of anti-social behaviour
Amended 5 timesInformation to help tenants decide whether to exercise right to buy etc.
Amended 5 times- Provide right-to-buy information to secure tenants Landlord
Provision of information
Amended 5 times- Provide Right to Buy information to secure tenants Landlord
Restriction on exercising the right to buy in Wales
Amended 5 timesExceptions to restriction on exercising the right to buy in Wales
Amended 5 timesTenant’s notice claiming to exercise right to buy.
Amended 2 timesApplications to suspend the right to buy etc in parts of Wales: effect on claims to exercise the right
Amended 2 timesSuspension of the right to buy in parts of Wales
Amended 2 timesClaim to share right to buy with members of family.
Amended 1 timeLandlord’s notice admitting or denying right to buy.
Amended 4 times- Respond to a tenant's Right to Buy claim Landlord
Estimates and information about service charges.
- Provide service charge estimates to leaseholders in Right to Buy notices Landlord
Estimates and information about improvement contributions.
- Include improvement cost estimates in Right to Buy notices Landlord
Tenant’s notice of intention.
- Social landlords must receive tenant notice of intent to buy Any Person
Value of dwelling-house.
Amended 5 timesDetermination of value by district valuer.
Amended 2 times- Redetermine property value and notify tenant of the outcome Landlord
Determination of value: review notices
Amended 2 timesReview of determination of value
Amended 2 timesDiscount.
Amended 5 timesReduction of discount where previous discount given.
Amended 4 timesChange of secure tenant after notice claiming right to buy.
Amended 3 times- Serve notice of intention when taking over a Right to Buy tenancy Landlord
- Duty of landlord to convey freehold or grant lease.
Amended 6 timesEffect of initial demolition notice served before completion
Amended 6 timesEffect of final demolition notice served before completion
Amended 6 timesCompensation where demolition notice served
Amended 6 timesTerms and effect of conveyance or grant and mortgage.
- Conveyances must comply with Schedule 6 and end existing tenancies Landlord
Landlord’s first notice to complete.
Amended 3 timesRight to acquire on rent to mortgage terms.
Amended 1 timeRight excluded by entitlement to housing benefit.
Amended 1 timeRight excluded if minimum initial payment exceeds maximum initial payment.
Amended 1 timeTenant’s notice claiming right.
Amended 1 timeLandlord’s notice admitting or denying right.
- Respond to a tenant's request for a 'rent to mortgage' purchase Landlord
Tenant’s notice of intention.
- Serve notice of intention regarding right to buy or acquire Any Person
Notice of landlord’s share and initial discount.
- Provide tenants with notice of share and discount for rent to mortgage claims Landlord
Duty of landlord to convey freehold or grant lease.
- Transfer the freehold or grant a lease to eligible tenants Landlord
Redemption of landlord’s share.
- Ensure legal documents for rent to mortgage sales follow required rules Landlord
Registration of title.
Amended 5 times- Provide a certificate of title for unregistered property Landlord
Repayment of discount on early disposal.
Amended 5 times- Repay housing discounts if you sell the property within five years Landlord
Amount of discount which may be demanded by landlord: right to buy
Amended 5 timesAmount of discount which may be demanded by landlord: right to acquire on rent to mortgage terms
Amended 5 timesIncrease attributable to home improvements
Amended 5 timesLiability to repay is a charge on the premises.
Amended 12 timesRight of first refusal for landlord etc.
Amended 12 timesRestriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks, etc.
Amended 9 timesConsideration for disposal under section 156A
Amended 5 timesExempted disposals.
Amended 6 timesExempted disposals which end liability under covenants.
Amended 1 timeVesting orders for purposes of s. 164.
Amended 1 timeEffect of direction under s. 167 on existing covenants and conditions.
Amended 1 timePower to give assistance in connection with legal proceedings.
Amended 5 timesPower to extend right to buy, etc.
Amended 8 timesCases in which right to buy is preserved.
Amended 8 timesExtent of preserved right: qualifying persons and dwelling-houses.
Amended 8 timesModifications of this Part in relation to preserved right.
Amended 8 timesSubsequent dealings: disposal of landlord’s interest in qualifying dwelling-house.
Amended 8 timesSubsequent dealings: termination of landlord’s interest in qualifying dwelling-house.
Amended 8 timesSubsequent dealings: transfer of qualifying person to alternative accommodation.
Amended 8 timesLand registration and related matters.
Amended 8 timesDisposal after notice claiming to exercise right to buy, etc.
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Amended 1 timeLeases granted under this Part to be treated as long leases at a low rent.
Amended 2 timesDetermination of price payable.
Amended 1 timeJurisdiction of county court.
Amended 6 timesMeaning of “secure tenancy” and “secure tenant”.
Amended 2 timesMembers of a person’s family.
Amended 3 timesIndex of defined expressions: Part V
Amended 3 timesAppeals against repair notices.
Amended 1 timeExecution of works by local housing authority by agreement
Amended 1 timePowers of entry.
Amended 1 timePenalty for obstruction.
Amended 1 timePenalty for failure to execute works.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Fail to carry out required housing or repair works Landlord
Minor definitions.
Amended 2 timesSteps to be taken after declaration of housing action area.
Amended 2 timesFunctions of Secretary of State with respect to declaration of housing action area.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must publicise changes to housing action areas Local authority
Incorporation into housing action area of land comprised in general improvement area.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must map and reclassify land when declaring a housing area Local authority
Environmental works.
Amended 4 timesDuty to publish information.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must inform residents and owners about Housing Action Areas Local authority
Changes of ownership or occupation of land to be notified to local housing authority.
Amended 2 timesForm and contents of notification under s. 247.
- Ensure land ownership notifications contain specific details Any Person
Penalty for failure to notify, &c.
Unlimited fine- Fail to notify local authority of changes in housing ownership or occupation Any Person
Meaning of “housing accommodation” and related expressions.
Amended 1 timeSteps to be taken after declaration.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must publicise General Improvement Area declarations Local authority
General powers of local housing authority.
Amended 4 timesDuty to publish information.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must inform residents and owners about area improvements Local authority
Penalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £500- Obstructing housing officials or authorised inspectors Any Person
Power to make closing order.
Amended 1 timeDemolition orders
Amended 1 timeContent of demolition . . ..
Amended 3 timesService of copies of demolition order.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must serve demolition orders on owners and occupiers Local authority
Right of appeal against order.
Amended 11 timesAppeals suggesting certain other courses of action
Amended 11 timesDemolition orders: recovery of possession of building to be demolished.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Unlawfully occupying or letting premises subject to a demolition order Any Person
Demolition orders: expenses of local housing authority, &c.
Amended 7 timesDemolition orders: substitution of prohibition order to permit use otherwise than for human habitation
Amended 1 timeBuildings liable to be demolished as “obstructive buildings”.
Amended 2 timesDeclaration of clearance area.
Amended 5 timesAcquisition of land for clearance.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must acquire and clear land in designated clearance areas Local authority
Method of dealing with land acquired for clearance.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must vacate and demolish buildings in clearance areas Local authority
Extinguishment of other rights over land acquired.
Amended 2 timesApparatus of statutory undertakers.
Amended 3 timesElectronic communications apparatus
Amended 11 timesPurchase of houses liable to be demolished or to be subject to a prohibition order.
Amended 1 timeManagement and repair of houses acquired under s. 300 or retained under s. 301
Amended 2 timesMeaning of “listed building”.
Amended 1 timeDemolition order not to be made in respect of listed building.
Amended 1 timeBuilding becoming listed when subject to compulsory purchase for clearance.
Amended 5 timesBuilding becoming listed when acquired by agreement for clearance.
Amended 2 timesSaving for rights arising from breach of covenant, &c.
Amended 1 timeApproval of owner’s proposals for redevelopment.
Amended 2 timesCertificate of fitness resulting from owner’s improvements or alterations.
Amended 1 timeConsideration of proposals under s. 308 or s. 310 with respect to premises in clearance area.
Amended 2 timesPower of court to authorise owner to demolish premises on default of another owner.
Amended 1 timePower of court to determine lease where premises demolished . . . .
Amended 6 timesPower of tribunal to authorise execution of works on unfit premises or for improvement.
Amended 8 timesPowers of entry.
Amended 1 timePenalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstruct a housing authority officer Any Person
Minor definitions.
Amended 2 timesIndex of defined expressions: Part IX.
Amended 3 timesThe room standard.
Amended 1 timePenalty for occupier causing or permitting overcrowding.
Fine up to £500- Allow residential property to become overcrowded Occupier
Penalty for landlord causing or permitting overcrowding.
Fine up to £500- Cause or permit overcrowding in a rented property Landlord
Information to be contained in rent book.
Fine up to £200- Use a rent book that lacks required overcrowding information Landlord
Duty to inform local housing authority of overcrowding.
Fine up to £200- Failure to report overcrowding to the local housing authority Landlord
Duty to inspect, report and prepare proposals.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must inspect and report on overcrowding Local authority
Power to require information about persons sleeping in dwelling.
Fine up to £200- Fail to provide information about residents to the housing authority Occupier
Power to require production of rent book.
Fine up to £200- Fail to produce rent book for inspection Occupier
Notice to abate overcrowding.
- Fail to comply with an overcrowding abatement notice Occupier
Enforcement of this Part.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must enforce overcrowding laws Local authority
Penalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstruct a housing authority officer Any Person
Registration schemes.
Amended 1 timeContents of registration scheme.
Amended 1 timeModel schemes and confirmation of schemes.
Amended 1 timeControl provisions.
Amended 1 timeControl provisions: decisions on applications and appeals.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must provide written reasons for licensing decisions Local authority
Control provisions: other decisions and appeals.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authorities may alter or revoke house registrations Local authority
Special control provisions.
Amended 1 timeSpecial control provisions: general provisions as to decisions and appeals.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must provide reasons for housing registration decisions Local authority
Special control provisions: occupancy directions.
Amended 1 timeSpecial control provisions: decisions and appeals relating to occupancy directions.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must provide notice and reasons for occupancy directions Local authority
Special control provisions: “relevant management failure”.
Amended 1 timeOffences in connection with registration schemes.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Breach of property registration scheme or occupancy limits Any Person
Steps required to inform public about schemes.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must inform the public about housing registration schemes Local authority
Power to require information for purposes of scheme.
Unlimited fine Amended 3 times- Fail to provide information about a house to the local authority Any Person
Proof of scheme and contents of register.
Amended 1 timePower to require execution of works to render premises fit for number of occupants.
Amended 2 timesRecovery of expenses of notice under s.352.
Amended 2 timesAppeal against notice under s. 352.
Amended 2 timesPower to limit number of occupants of house.
Amended 1 timeEffect of direction under s. 354.
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Exceed maximum occupancy limits in a property Occupier
Power to require information about occupation of house.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 1 time- Fail to provide information on property occupation Occupier
Service of overcrowding notice.
Fine up to £2,500- Breach an overcrowding notice in a multi-occupancy house Occupier
Requirement as to overcrowding generally.
- Prevent overcrowding and ensure separate sleeping rooms for opposite sexes Any Person
Requirement as to new residents.
- Comply with room sharing and occupancy rules for new residents Any Person
Power to require information where notice in force.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Fail to provide information on overcrowded premises Occupier
Means of escape from fire; general provisions as to exercise powers.
Amended 5 timesMeans of escape from fire: power to secure that part of house not used for human habitation.
Amended 1 timeThe management code.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Fail to comply with HMO management regulations Any Person
Appeal against notice under s. 372.
Amended 1 timePenalty for failure to execute works.
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to carry out required housing works Any Person
Powers of court to facilitate execution of works, &c.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Obstructing housing repairs or authority inspections Occupier
Works notices: improvement of enforcement procedures.
Amended 1 timeProvisions for protection of owners.
- Notify the local authority of your interest in a property Any Person
General duties of local housing authority when control order is in force.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must manage and insure properties under control orders Local authority
Duty to prepare management scheme.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must prepare and serve a management scheme for the house Local authority
Right of entry for inspection and carrying out of works.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Obstructing housing authority works under a control order Occupier
Facilities to be afforded to dispossessed proprietor and others.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must provide house inspections and financial accounts Local authority
Powers of entry.
Amended 2 timesCodes of practice.
Amended 2 timesPenalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 1 time- Obstruction of a local housing authority officer Any Person
Meaning of “lessee”, “owner”, “person, having control” and similar expressions.
Amended 2 timesIndex of defined expressions: Part XI.
Amended 1 timeNo person to keep a common lodging house unless registered.
- Register as a common lodging house keeper Any Person
Register of common lodging house keepers and their houses.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must maintain a register of common lodging houses Local authority
Provisions with respect to registration.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must register common lodging house keepers Local authority
Byelaws as to common lodging houses.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must create byelaws for common lodging houses Local authority
Management and control of common lodging houses.
- Manage and supervise common lodging houses Occupier
Offences.
Fine up to £500- Breach of common lodging house regulations Any Person
Duty of local housing authority to enforce this Part.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must enforce housing standards Local authority
Penalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstructing housing officials or authorized entry Any Person
Evidence in legal proceedings.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must provide certified register copies free of charge Local authority
Housing subsidy.
Amended 3 timesCalculation of housing subsidy for local housing authorities.
Amended 1 timeThe base amount.
Amended 2 timesThe housing costs differential.
Amended 1 timeThe local contribution differential.
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Amended 1 timeRecoupment of subsidy in certain cases.
Amended 3 timesEntitlement to subsidy in case of land subject to management agreement.
Amended 3 timesHousing management: financial assistance etc.
- Comply with terms of housing management financial assistance Any Person
Control of expenditure by housing authorities on works of conversion or improvement.
Amended 1 timeSuperseded contributions, subsidies, grants, and other financial matters.
Amended 1 timeIndex of defined expressions: Part XIII.
Amended 2 timesPower of local authorities to advance money.
Amended 3 timesTerms of advance.
Amended 1 timeLocal authority mortgage interest rates.
Amended 1 timeRequirements as to fitness of premises, &c.
Amended 4 timesAgreement by local authority to indemnify mortgagee.
Amended 7 timesLocal authority contributions to mortgage costs.
Amended 4 timesRelevant advances for the purposes of section 443.
Amended 2 timesRecognised lending institutions.
Amended 3 timesRecognised savings institutions.
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Amended 1 timeRight to a loan in certain cases after exercise of right to buy.
Amended 1 timePower to make loans in other cases.
Amended 1 timeSupplementary provisions as to regulations under s. 450A or 450B.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State may set rules for service charge loans Crown / Minister / Government department
Purchase of equitable interests
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government may regulate for the purchase of equitable interests in flats Crown / Minister / Government department
Local loans made by the Treasury.
Amended 4 timesVesting of house in authority entitled to exercise power of sale.
Amended 1 timeFurther advances in case of disposal on shared ownership lease.
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Amended 1 timeExclusion of Restrictive Trade Practices Act: agreements as to loans on security of new houses.
Amended 1 timeMinor definitions.
Amended 11 timesIndex of defined expressions: Part XIV.
Amended 6 timesMinor definitions.
Amended 1 timeApplication for assistance.
- Apply for assistance if you own a defective dwelling Any Person
Application not to be entertained where grant application pending or approved.
Amended 1 timeDetermination of eligibility.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must notify housing assistance applicants of eligibility Local authority
Determination of form of assistance to which applicant is entitled.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must determine form of assistance for defective housing Local authority
Notice of determination.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must issue a notice of determination for housing assistance Local authority
Changes in work or expenditure.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must issue updated notices for housing grant changes Local authority
Repurchase by authority other than local housing authority.
Amended 3 timesCompulsory purchase compensation to be made up to 95 per cent of defect-free value.
Amended 1 timeSupplementary provisions as to payments under s. 549 or 550.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must provide written reasons for payment refusals Local authority
Reimbursement of expenses incidental to repurchase.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Purchasing authority must reimburse expenses for repurchasing defective dwellings Local authority
Effect of repurchase on certain existing tenancies (England)
Amended 6 timesEffect of repurchase on certain existing tenancies (Wales)
Amended 6 timesGrant of tenancy to former owner-occupier.
Amended 10 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities and social landlords must provide tenancies to former owners Local authority
Grant of tenancy to former statutory tenant.
Amended 3 timesAlternative accommodation under s. 554 or 555,
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must provide suitable alternative accommodation to displaced tenants Local authority
Request for tenancy under s. 554 or 555.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must notify decision on tenancy requests Local authority
Interpretation of ss. 553 to 557.
Amended 2 timesDuty of local housing authority to publicise availability of assistance.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must publicise assistance for defective dwellings Local authority
Duties of public sector authority disposing of defective dwelling.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public authorities must notify buyers of defects in dwellings Local authority
Modifications of this Part in relation to shared ownership leases.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must submit modification schemes for shared ownership leases Local authority
Meaning of “public sector authority”.
Amended 11 timesMeaning of “lending institution”.
Amended 1 timeIndex of defined expressions: Part XVI.
Amended 5 timesRestriction on recovery of possession after making of compulsory purchase order.
Amended 4 timesCompensation payable on demolition of obstructive building.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must compensate owners for building demolition Local authority
Penalty for obstruction.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstructing housing authority officers or authorized inspectors Any Person
Fitness for human habitation.
Amended 1 timeAuthority to consider guidance given by Secretary of State in deciding whether to take action under Section 189, Section 264, Section 265 or Section 289.
Amended 1 timeConsideration by local housing authority of housing conditions in their district.
Amended 1 timePower of court to authorise conversion of premises into flats.
Amended 1 timeRemoval or alteration of apparatus of statutory undertakers.
Amended 1 timeExclusion of Rent Act protection.
Amended 1 timeLiability of directors, &c. in case of offence by body corporate.
Unlimited fine- Personal liability for directors and officers for corporate offences Director or Officer
Service of notices.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must identify and record property interests for notice service Local authority
The Common Council of the City of London.
Amended 3 timesThe Inner and Middle Temples.
Amended 2 timesMinor definitions: general.
Amended 17 timesMinor definitions: Part XVIII
Amended 1 timeIndex of defined expressions: Part XVIII.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 327 other unclassified sections
Local housing authorities.
The district of a local housing authority
Buildings situated in more than one district.
Other descriptions of authority.
Housing associations.
Housing trusts.
The Corporation
Index of defined expressions: Part I.
Periodical review of housing needs.
Provision of housing accommodation.
Provision of furnishings and fittings.
Provision of board and laundry facilities.
Provision of welfare services.
Provision of shops, recreation grounds, etc.
Provision of streets, roads and open spaces and development generally.
Exercise of powers by authority outside district.
Additional powers of authorities in London.
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Acquisition of land for housing purposes.
Duties with respect to buildings acquired for housing purposes.
Appropriation of land.
Application of housing management provisions.
General powers of management.
Allocation of housing.
Byelaws.
Rents.
Increase of rent where tenancy not secure.
Financial assistance towards tenants’ removal expenses.
Management agreements.
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Management agreements and compulsory competitive tendering.
Management agreements with tenant management organisations.
Agreements with housing co-operatives under superseded provisions.
Consultation with respect to management.
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Reserve powers to provide housing accommodation.
Provision of accommodation for employees of county councils.
Application of provisions to development corporations, etc.
Power of bodies corporate to sell or let land for housing purposes.
Power to dispose of land held for purposes of this Part.
Covenants and conditions which may be imposed.
Consents under ss. 32 and 33.
Repayment of discount on early disposal.
Increase in value of house attributable to home improvements
Liability to repay is a charge on the premises.
Right of first refusal for local authority
Consideration payable for disposal under section 36A
Restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks, etc.
Relevant disposals.
Exempted disposals.
Treatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 35
Meaning of “compulsory disposal”.
Exempted disposals which end liability under covenants.
Treatment of options.
Consent required for certain disposals not within s. 32.
Avoidance of certain disposals of houses without consent.
Disposals in relation to which ss. 46 to 51 apply, etc. payable after disposal of house
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Limitation of service charges.
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Offences.
Meaning of “qualified accountant”.
Compliance with minimum standards in erection of houses.
Prefabs deemed to be houses provided under this Part.
Powers of entry.
Minor definitions.
Index of defined expressions: Part II.
Homelessness and threatened homelessness.
Priority need for accommodation.
Becoming homeless intentionally.
Local connection.
Duties to persons found to be homeless.
Referral of application to another local housing authority.
Provisions supplementary to ss. 63, 65 and 68.
Protection of property of homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.
Guidance to authorities by the Secretary of State.
Financial and other assistance for voluntary organisations concerned with homelessness.
Meaning of accommodation available for occupation.
Application of this Part to cases arising in Scotland.
Minor definitions.
Index of defined expressions: Part III.
Secure tenancies.
The landlord condition.
The tenant condition.
Grant of secure tenancies in cases of domestic abuse
Security of tenure.
Demotion because of anti-social behaviour
Notice requirements in relation to proceedings for possession on absolute ground for anti-social behaviour
Absolute ground for possession for anti-social behaviour
Extended discretion of court in certain proceedings for possession.
Review of decision to seek possession on absolute ground for anti-social behaviour
Periodic tenancy arising on termination of fixed term.
Persons qualified to succeed tenant: England
Persons qualified to succeed tenant: Wales.
Cases where the tenant is a successor.
Succession to periodic tenancy.
Assignment in general prohibited.
Lodgers and subletting.
Assignment or subletting where tenant condition not satisfied.
Right to have repairs carried out.
Tenant’s improvements require consent.
Provisions as to consents required by s. 97.
Conditional consent to improvements.
Right to compensation for improvements.
Persons qualifying for compensation.
Notice of variation of periodic tenancy.
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Flexible tenancies
Termination of flexible tenancy by tenant
Review of decision to seek possession
Heating charges
Provisions not applying to tenancies of co-operative housing associations.
Acquisition of dwelling-house subject to statutory tenancy.
Meaning of “dwelling-house”.
Exceptions to the right to buy
Landlord’s notice of purchase price and other matters.
Reference period for purposes of ss. 125A and 125B.
Landlord’s notice in default.
Purchase price.
Limits on amount of discount
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Change of landlord after notice claiming right to buy or right to a mortgage.
Landlord’s second notice to complete.
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Termination of the right to acquire on rent to mortgage terms
Tenant’s initial share.
Landlord’s notice in default.
Determination of landlord’s share, initial discount etc.
Change of landlord after notice claiming right.
Terms and effect of conveyance or grant: general.
Mortgage for securing redemption of landlord’s share.
Landlord’s first notice to complete.
Landlord’s second notice to complete.
Tenant’s notices of delay.
Payments of rent attributable to purchase price etc.
Relevant disposals.
Meaning of “compulsory disposal”.
Treatment of options.
Treatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 155
Secretary of State’s general power to intervene.
Other provisions supplementary to s. 164.
Power to give directions as to covenants and conditions.
Power to obtain information, etc.
Exclusion of leases where landlord is housing association and freeholder is a charity.
Notices.
Errors and omissions in notices.
Costs.
Provisions restricting right to buy, etc. of no effect.
Statutory declarations.
Power to repeal or amend local Acts.
Meaning of “house”, “flat” and “dwelling-house”.
Land let with or used for purposes of dwelling-house.
Minor definitions.
Repair notice in respect of unfit dwelling-house.
Repair notice in respect of dwelling-houseor house in multiple occupation in state of disrepair but not unfit.
Effect on section 189 of proposal to include premises in group repair scheme.
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Power of local housing authority to execute works.
Notice of authority’s intention to execute works.
Power of court to order occupier or owner to permit things to be done.
Power of court to authorise owner to execute works on default of another owner.
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Owner not in receipt of rents, &c. to receive notice of proceedings.
Saving for rights arising from breach of covenant, &c.
Effect of approved proposals for re-development.
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Index of defined expressions: Part VI.
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Declaration of housing action area.
General powers of local housing authority.
Contributions by Secretary of State.
Exclusion of land from, or termination of, housing action area.
Extension of duration of housing action area.
Declaration of general improvement area.
Power to apply for orders extinguishing right to use vehicles on highway.
Exclusion of land from, or termination of, general improvement area.
Contributions by Secretary of State.
Effect of resolutions relating to housing action area or general improvement area.
Effect of certain resolutions passed before commencement of s. 259A.
Powers of entry.
Minor definitions.
Index of defined expressions: Part VIII
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Demolition orders: execution of order.
Demolition orders: cleansing before demolition.
Demolition orders: power to permit reconstruction of condemned house.
Effect of certain enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
Closing orders: recovery of possession of house.
Closing orders: enforcement.
Closing orders: determination of order on premises being rendered fit.
Closing orders: substitution of demolition order.
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Obstructive building order.
Right of appeal against obstructive building order.
Obstructive building order: recovery of possession of building to be demolished.
Execution of obstructive building order.
Obstructive buildings: expenses of local housing authority, &c.
Power to discontinue proceedings if acquisition of land proves unnecessary.
Property belonging to the local housing authority.
Extinguishment of public rights of way over land acquired.
Procedure for removal or alteration of apparatus under s. 296.
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Retention of houses acquired for clearance.
Recovery of possession of premises for purposes of approved re-development.
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Power of court to order occupier or owner to permit things to be done.
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Definition of overcrowding.
The space standard.
Exception:children attaining age of 1 or 10.
Exception; visiting member of family.
Licence of local housing authority.
Power of entry to determine permitted number of persons.
Powers of entry.
Meaning of “suitable alternative accommodation”.
Minor definitions.
Index of defined expressions:Part X
Meaning of “multiple occupation”.
Revocation or variation of direction under s. 354.
Contents of overcrowding notice.
Appeal against overcrowding notice.
Revocation and variation of notice.
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Power to require execution of works to remedy neglect of management.
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Carrying out of works by local housing authority.
Making of control order.
Modification of control order where proprietor resides in part of house.
General effect of control order.
Effect of control order on persons occupying house.
Effect of control order in relation to furniture in case of furnished letting.
Appeal against control order.
Power to supply furniture and fittings.
Compensation payable to dispossessed proprietor.
Power of court to modify or determine lease.
Expiry or revocation of control order.
Appeal against refusal to revoke control order.
Cessation of control order.
Warrant to authorise entry.
Minor definitions.
Meaning of “common lodging house”.
Appeals against refusal of registration.
Power of court on conviction to cancel registration and to disqualify for re-registration
Powers of entry.
Restriction on right to prosecute.
Power to apply provisions to Crown property
Index of defined expressions: Part XII.
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Continuance of certain powers to borrow for housing purposes.
The improvement for sale scheme.
s.430
Minor definitions.
Power of local authority on disposal to leave amount outstanding on mortgage.
Deposits in respect of maintenance or repair of mortgaged premises.
Waiver or reduction of payments in case of property requiring repair or improvement.
Advances to recognised lending institutions to assist first-time buyers.
Forms of assistance and qualifying conditions.
Terms of advances and administration.
Advances under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts.
Meaning of “house” and “house property”.
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Assistance for provision of separate service pipe for water supply.
Contributions under superseded enactments.
Index of defined expressions: Part XV
Eligibility for assistance.
Designation of defective dwellings by Secretary of State.
Variation or revocation of designation.
Meaning of “relevant interest”.
Conditions of eligibility: disposal by public sector authority, &c.
Construction of references to disposal, &c.
Exceptions to eligibility.
Conditions for assistance by way of reinstatement grant.
Meaning of “work required for reinstatment” and “associated arrangement”.
Reinstatement grant.
Conditions of payment of reinstatement grant.
Amount of reinstatement grant.
Payment of reinstatement grant.
Repayment of grant for breach of condition.
Repurchase.
Interest subject to right of pre-emption &c.
Designation of defective dwellings under local schemes.
Variation or revocation of designation under local scheme.
Secretary of State’s control over designation, variation or revocation.
Reinstatement of defective dwelling by local housing authority.
Death of person eligible for assistance, &c.
Dwellings included in more than one designation.
Extension of assistance to mortgagees.
Contributions by Secretary of State.
Power to vary relevant percentage.
Service of notices.
Jurisdiction of county court.
Disposal of certain Crown interests in land treated as disposal by public sector authority.
Meaning of “dwelling” and “house”.
General enactments relating to compulsory purchase, &c., apply subject to this Part.
Modification of compulsory purchase order in case of acquisition of land for clearance.
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Continuance of tenancies of housees compulsorily acquired and to be used for housing purposes.
Power to enter and determine short tenancies of land acquired or appropriated.
Compensation payable in case of prohibition and demolition orders.
Repayment on revocation of demolition or prohibition order.
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Power to compensate shop-keepers in areas affected by clearance.
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Application of compensation due to another local authority.
Powers of entry.
Minor definitions.
Index of defined expressions: Part XVII.
Reports on particular houses or areas.
Local housing authority to have regard to environmental considerations.
Acquisition of ancient monuments, &c.
Enforcement of covenants against owner for the time being.
Power to prescribe forms &c.
Dispensation with advertisements and notices.
Local inquiries.
The Isles of Scilly.
Meaning of “lease” and “tenancy” and related expressions.
Meaning of “service charge” and related expressions.
Short title, commencement and extent.
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