Notice of proceedings for possession.
- Serve valid notice before starting possession proceedings Landlord
UK Act of Parliament
1988
United Kingdom
Housing Act 1988
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
15 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Landlord 8
- Any Person 4
Plus 3 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 216 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 74 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 53 duties
- Housing Act 1996 1996 30 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 2003 27 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 2004 26 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 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 — Rented Accommodation
Payment of removal expenses in certain cases.
- Pay removal expenses to tenant when possession order granted on specified grounds Landlord
Browse 86 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Assured tenancies.
Application of Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of this Part to dwelling in Wales
Letting of a dwelling-house together with other land.
Tenant sharing accommodation with persons other than landlord.
Certain sublettings not to exclude any part of sub-lessor’s premises from assured tenancy.
Assured tenancies to be periodic with rent period not exceeding a month
Assured tenancy: prohibition of rent in advance (except initial rent)
Security of tenure.
Fixing of terms of statutory periodic tenancy.
Demotion because of anti-social behaviour
Orders for possession.
Additional notice requirements: ground of domestic violence.
Disapplication of conditions where notice dispensed with
Extended discretion of court in possession claims.
Proceedings for possession on non-absolute grounds: anti-social behaviour
Special provisions applicable to shared accommodation.
Power to order transfer of tenancy in certain cases
Possession on ground 6B: compensation of tenant
Compensation for misrepresentation or concealment.
Increases of rent under assured periodic tenancies.
Increases of rent under relevant low-cost tenancies
Challenge to validity of notice to increase rent
Determination of rent by tribunal.
Interim increase before 1st April 1994 of rent under assured periodic tenancies in certain cases where landlord liable for council tax
Interim determination of rent by the appropriate tribunal
Effect of determination: rent payable
Effect of determination: proposed new rent
Repayment of rent paid for days after end of tenancy
Limited prohibition on assignment
Loss of assured tenancy status
Access for repairs.
Requesting consent to keep a pet
Requests for consent to keep a pet: further provision
Duty of landlord and contractor to give statement of terms etc
Other duties
Exceptions from letting and marketing prohibitions
Interpretation of terms related to marketing in section 16E
Landlords acting through others
Financial penalties
Offences
Financial penalties as an alternative to prosecution under section 16J
Financial penalties: supplementary and interpretation
Duties of landlords etc, penalties and offences: interpretation
Guarantor not liable for rent payable after tenant’s death
Section 16N: application and interpretation
Succession to assured tenancy.
Provisions as to reversions on assured tenancies.
Restriction on levy of distress for rent.
Assured shorthold tenancies: post-Housing Act 1996 tenancies.
Assured shorthold tenancies: pre-Housing Act 1996 tenancies.
Post-Housing Act 1996 tenancies: duty of landlord to provide statement as to terms of tenancy.
Demoted assured shorthold tenancies
Assured shorthold tenancies following demoted tenancies
Assured shorthold tenancies following family intervention tenancies
Recovery of possession on expiry or termination of assured shorthold tenancy.
Compliance with prescribed legal requirements
Requirement for landlord to provide prescribed information
Repayment of rent where tenancy ends before end of a period
Reference of excessive rents to appropriate tribunal.
Termination of tribunal’s functions.
Assured agricultural occupancies.
Opting out
Security of tenure.
Rehousing of agricultural workers etc.
Damages for unlawful eviction.
The measure of damages.
Offences of harassment.
Variation of scope of 1977 ss. 3 and 4.
Excluded tenancies and licences.
Notice to quit etc.
Interpretation of Chapter IV and the 1977 Act.
New protected tenancies and agricultural occupancies restricted to special cases.
Removal of special regimes for tenancies of housing associations etc.
New restricted contracts limited to transitional cases.
No further assured tenancies under Housing Act 1980.
Transfer of existing tenancies from public to private sector.
Statutory tenants: succession.
Jurisdiction of county courts.
Rent assessment committees: procedure and information powers.
Amounts attributable to services.
Provision of information as to exemption from council tax
Information as to determinations of rents in Wales.
Information as to determination of rents in England
Powers of local authorities for purposes of giving information.
Application to Crown Property.
Interpretation of Part I.
Part II — Housing Associations
Recovery etc. of grants.
- Notify Homes England of relevant events affecting housing grants Any Person
Browse 13 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Housing Associations
Housing Associations
Housing Associations
Housing Associations
Housing association grants.
Revenue deficit grants.
Determinations under Part II.
Tax relief grants.
Surplus rental income.
Miscellaneous and supplemental
Delegation of certain functions.
Application of Housing Acts to certain transactions.
Interpretation of Part II and amendments of Housing Associations Act 1985.
Part III — Housing Action Trust Areas
Browse 34 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Housing action trust areas.
Consultation and publicity.
Housing action trusts.
Objects and general powers of housing action trusts.
The housing action trust’s proposals for its area.
Housing action trust as housing authority etc.
Planning control.
Housing action trust as planning authority.
Public health.
Highways.
Housing Action Trust Areas
Power to give financial assistance.
Directions as to exercise of functions.
Transfer of functions.
Transfer of land and other property to housing action trusts.
Supplementary provisions as to transfer orders.
Vesting by order in housing action trust.
Acquisition by housing action trust.
Supplementary provisions as to vesting, acquisition and compensation.
Disposal of land by housing action trusts.
Disposals made without consent.
Consent required for certain subsequent disposals.
Provision of legal assistance to tenants after disposal.
Application of Parts IV and V of Housing Act 1985.
Provisions applicable to disposals of dwelling-houses subject to secure tenancies.
Transfer by order of certain dwelling-houses let on secure tenancies.
Rents generally.
Increase of rent where tenancy not secure.
Agency agreements.
Dissolution of housing action trust.
Supply of goods and services.
Information
(1) This section has effect in relation to any notice...
Interpretation of Part III.
Part IV
Information etc. for applicant.
- Provide tenant/licensee information and access rights to applicant Landlord
Determination of property to be included.
- Serve notice on applicant within 12 weeks of relevant date Landlord
Determination of purchase price.
- Landlord must serve purchase price notice within 8 weeks Landlord
Tenancies granted after relevant date.
Amended 1 timeNotice by applicant of intention to proceed.
- Notify applicant of disputed matters in intention-to-proceed notice Landlord
Duty to complete and consequences of completion.
- Landlord must complete the property transfer and accept leaseback of flats Landlord
Power of Corporation to provide legal assistance to tenants in relation to acquisitions.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 15 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Right conferred by Part IV.
Persons by whom right may be exercised.
Property excluded from right.
Application to exercise right.
Tenants continuing as tenants of landlord.
Consultations by applicant.
Consent required for subsequent disposals.
Service of information, advice and assistance.
Registration of title and related matters.
Public open space etc.
Extension etc. of relevant periods.
Power to prescribe forms etc.
Orders and regulations.
Jurisdiction of county court.
Interpretation of Part IV.
Part V — Miscellaneous and General
Certain tenancies excluded from debtor’s estate: Scotland.
Amended 1 timeRent officers additional functions relating to housing benefit etc.
Amended 2 timesPreservation of right to buy on disposal to private sector landlord: Scotland.
Amended 1 timeSchemes for payments to assist local housing authority tenants to obtain other accomodation.
Amended 5 timesRepair notices.
Amended 1 timeConsent required for certain subsequent disposals.
Amended 37 timesConsent required for certain subsequent disposals: Scotland.
Amended 1 timeConsultation before disposal: Scotland.
Amended 1 timeCodes of practice in field of rented housing.
Amended 1 timeAmendments and repeals.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 17 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Premiums on long leases.
Repairing obligations in short leases.
Certain tenancies excluded from bankrupt’s estate
Amendment of Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Appointment etc. of rent officers.
Variation of cost floor for right to buy discount.
Amendment of Schedule 5 to Housing Act 1985.
Right to buy: tenant’s sanction for landlord’s delays.
Restriction on letting etc. of certain houses in National Parks etc.
Restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks etc. acquired under the right to buy.
Preserved right to buy.
Letting conditions applicable to improvement grants etc.
Consents to disposals of housing stock and application of receipts.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial provisions.
Application to Isles of Scilly.
Short title, commencement and extent.
Schedules
(1) The Corporation may appoint, on such terms and conditions...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Corporation must set up pension arrangements for employees Crown / Minister / Government department
(1) Not later than such date as the Secretary of...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Corporation must offer employment to transferred staff Crown / Minister / Government department
(1) A trust shall keep proper accounts and other records...
- Keep proper accounts and records for your trust Any Person
(1) As soon as possible after the end of each...
- Submit annual report and audited accounts to the Secretary of State Any Person
Without prejudice to paragraph 13 above, a trust shall provide...
- Provide information to the Secretary of State about trust activities Any Person
(1) The Treasury may guarantee, in such manner and on...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Treasury must guarantee trust borrowings and report to Parliament Crown / Minister / Government department
(1) Where a landlord makes a grant of transferred property,...
- Ensure proper documentation and provide documents when granting transferred property Landlord
Browse 377 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
A tenancy which is entered into before, or pursuant to...
(1) A tenancy in respect of which the following conditions...
(1) A tenancy under which the interest of the landlord...
(1) A tenancy under which the interest of the landlord...
(1) A tenancy granted by a private landlord under arrangements...
(1) A tenancy granted by a private landlord under arrangements...
(1) A family intervention tenancy. (2) But a family intervention...
(1) A protected tenancy, within the meaning of the Rent...
(1) The rateable value of a dwelling-house at any time...
Where, after the time at which the rateable value of...
Paragraphs 14 and 15 above apply in relation to any...
(1) In determining whether the condition in paragraph 10(1)(c) above...
(1) During any period when— (a) the interest of the...
In any case where— (a) immediately before a tenancy comes...
(1) A tenancy— (a) which is entered into on or...
(1) The tenancy referred to in paragraph 10 above falls...
Throughout any period which, by virtue of paragraph 17 or...
For the purposes of paragraph 10 above, a building is...
A tenancy under which for the time being no rent...
A tenancy— (a) which is entered into on or after...
A tenancy— (a) which was entered into before 1st April...
Paragraph 2(2) above applies for the purposes of paragraphs 3,...
A fixed term tenancy of a term certain of more...
(1) A tenancy of a term certain of—
(1) A tenancy which, when it is granted, forms part...
A tenancy to which Part II of the Landlord and...
A tenancy under which the dwelling-house consists of or comprises...
(1) A tenancy under which agricultural land, exceeding two acres,...
(1) A tenancy under which the dwelling-house—
(1) A tenancy which is granted to a person who...
A tenancy the purpose of which is to confer on...
For the purposes of Ground 9 above, a certificate of...
Where paragraph 8(1) above has effect in relation to a...
Any reference in Grounds 1 to 5 in Part I...
(1) In this Schedule— “ acquiring authority ” means, where...
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this...
Where no such certificate as is mentioned in paragraph I...
(1) For the purposes of paragraph 2 above, the relevant...
Accommodation shall not be deemed to be suitable to the...
Any document purporting to be a certificate of a local...
In this Part of this Schedule “local housing authority” and...
Any reference in Grounds I to 5 in Part I...
(1) If, not later than the beginning of a tenancy...
Where paragraph 8(1) above has effect in relation to a...
The tenancy is a periodic tenancy (including a statutory periodic...
The condition of the dwelling-house or any of the common...
The dwelling-house was let to the tenant in consequence of...
The tenant is the person, or one of the persons,...
The landlord who is seeking possession or, if that landlord...
(1) An assured tenancy in respect of which a notice...
(1) An assured tenancy in respect of which a notice...
An assured tenancy which contains a provision to the effect...
An assured tenancy arising by virtue of section 39 above,...
An assured tenancy which became an assured tenancy on ceasing...
An assured tenancy which ceases to be an assured shorthold...
An assured tenancy arising by virtue of Schedule 10 to...
(1) An assured tenancy which— (a) is granted to a...
An assured tenancy which comes into being by virtue of...
(1) An assured tenancy— (a) in the case of which...
Notice of intent
Appeals
Recovery of financial penalty
Proceeds of financial penalties
Any proceeds of a financial penalty imposed under this Act...
(1) In paragraph 12, enforcement functions “ in relation to...
(1) The notice of intent must be given before the...
The notice of intent must set out—
Right to make representations
Final notice
If the authority decides to impose a financial penalty on...
The final notice must require the penalty to be paid...
The final notice must set out— (a) the date on...
Withdrawal or amendment of notice
(1) In this Schedule— “the 1976 Act” means the Rent...
The agricultural worker condition is fulfilled with respect to a...
(1) The agricultural worker condition is also fulfilled with respect...
The agricultural worker condition is also fulfilled with respect to...
(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) by virtue of any...
In paragraph 1 the words “or, as the case may...
In subsection (2) the words “or, as the case may...
In subsection (4)— (a) in paragraph (b) after the words...
In subsection (5) for the words “subsections (1), (3) and...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, in relation to the...
If by virtue of section 39(8) of this Act, the...
(1) In relation to the assured tenancy to which the...
At the end of paragraph 2 there shall be inserted...
In paragraph 3— (a) after the words “residing with him”...
In paragraph 4 the words “or 3” shall be omitted....
In paragraph 5— (a) for the words from “or, as...
For paragraph 6 there shall be substituted the following paragraph—...
Paragraph 7 shall be omitted.
In paragraph 10(1)(a) for the words “paragraphs 6 or 7”...
At the end of paragraph 11 there shall be inserted...
(1) Housing for Wales is a body corporate and is...
(1) Where a person becomes an employee of the Corporation...
(1) Any dispute as to whether an offer of employment...
(1) The quorum of the Corporation and the arrangements relating...
(1) Where a member of the Corporation is in any...
(1) The fixing of the Corporation’s seal may be authenticated...
(1) The members of the Corporation shall be—
(1) The appointed members shall hold and vacate office in...
(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint one of the...
(1) The Corporation may pay the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and...
(1) The Secretary of State may, with the consent of...
(1) There shall be a chief executive of the Corporation....
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 33 (recognition of central association), in subsection (1)...
After section 33 there shall be inserted the following section—...
In section 39 (minor definitions) before the definition of “...
In section 40 (index of defined expressions in Part I)—...
(1) In section 63 (building society advances) for the words...
(1) In section 69 (power to vary or terminate certain...
In section 69A (land subject to housing management agreement) for...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) In Part I of Schedule 5 (residual subsidies)—
(1) In section 74 (constitution of Housing Corporation etc.), in...
In section 75 (general functions), in subsection (1)(c) for the...
At the end of section 77 (advisory service) there shall...
(1) In section 83 (power to guarantee loans), in subsection...
(1) In section 93 (limit on borrowing), in subsection (2)...
In section 106(1) (minor definitions: general) for the definition of...
In Schedule 6, paragraph 3(3)(b) shall be omitted.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) In section 9 (control by Corporation of disposition of...
(1) In section 10 (dispositions excepted from section 9), in...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A housing action trust (in this Schedule referred to as...
Where a person ceases to be a member of a...
(1) There shall be a chief officer of the trust...
(1) Employees of the trust shall be appointed at such...
The quorum of the trust and the arrangements relating to...
The validity of any proceedings of the trust shall not...
The fixing of the seal of the trust shall be...
Any document purporting to be a document duly executed under...
A document purporting to be signed on behalf of a...
In Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of...
(1) In appointing members of a trust the Secretary of...
Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, each member...
If the chairman or deputy chairman ceases to be a...
Any member of the trust may, by notice in writing...
If the Secretary of State is satisfied that a member...
A member of the trust who ceases to be a...
The trust may pay to each member such remuneration and...
The trust may pay or make provision for paying, to...
(1) References in this Schedule to a trust are to...
(1) The trust’s accounts and statements of accounts shall be...
As soon as the accounts and statement of accounts of...
(1) After consultation with a trust, the Secretary of State...
(1) The Secretary of State may (out of moneys provided...
(1) A trust may borrow temporarily, by way of overdraft...
(1) On any acquisition to which this paragraph applies, a...
(1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State, after...
(1) The aggregate amount of the sums mentioned in sub-paragraph...
(1) The Secretary of State shall prepare in respect of...
In this Part of this Schedule “the principal section” means...
Any reference to a notice to treat in section 39(2)...
In Schedule 2, paragraph 1(2) shall be treated as if...
(1) In Schedule 2 to the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations)...
(1) In the principal section and paragraph 3 below, “statutory...
(1) In subsection (3) of the principal section the reference...
In the principal section and, except where the context otherwise...
An order under any provision of this Part of this...
The Land Compensation Act 1961 shall have effect in relation...
References to the date of service of a notice to...
Section 17(2) shall be treated as if for the words...
In section 22— (a) subsection (2) shall be treated as...
The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (in this Part referred...
(1) In this paragraph any reference to making a final...
(1) Where an order under paragraph 9 above extinguishing a...
(1) Where any land has been acquired by a housing...
(1) Before making an order under paragraph 12(4) above the...
(1) Subject to this paragraph, where any land has been...
(1) The powers conferred by this paragraph shall be exercisable...
(1) As soon as may be after making such a...
(1) Where, on a representation made by statutory undertakers, the...
(1) For the purposes of paragraphs 15 and 17 above,...
Land: Supplementary
(1) Where a compulsory purchase order authorising the acquisition of...
(1) The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (in this Part of...
(1) For section 7 of the 1965 Act (which relates...
Section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 has effect...
(1) The following provisions of the 1965 Act (which state...
The reference in section 17(3) of the 1981 Act to...
(1) Subject to this paragraph, on an order under section...
(1) The erection, construction or carrying out, or maintenance of...
(1) Any consecrated land, whether including a building or not,...
(1) Any land being, or forming part of, a common,...
If the Secretary of State certifies that possession of a...
(1) Where any land has been vested in or acquired...
(1) This paragraph applies where, on the disposal of a...
(1) In calculating the maximum amount which may be demanded...
(1) The liability that may arise under the covenant required...
(1) This paragraph applies where, on the disposal of a...
(1) The consideration for a disposal made in respect of...
(1) A disposal, whether of the whole or part of...
(1) A disposal is an exempted disposal for the purposes...
In this Schedule a “compulsory disposal” means a disposal of...
Where there is a relevant disposal which is an exempted...
For the purpose of this Schedule, the grant of an...
(1) If a purchaser or his successor in title enters...
In this Schedule— “transferred property” means property which is the...
(1) If a lease granted under section 104(1)(b) of this...
In Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...
(1) In section 3 of that Act (qualifying tenants), in...
(1) In section 4 of that Act (relevant disposals) after...
(1) In Part III of that Act (compulsory acquisition by...
In Part IV of that Act (variation of leases), for...
In section 40 (application for variation of insurance provisions of...
In Part VII of that Act (general), in section 58...
In subsection (1), paragraph (b) and the word “and” immediately...
In subsection (2)— (a) in paragraph (a) the words “and...
After subsection (2) there shall be inserted the following subsection—...
In subsection (3) the words “and deputy rent officers” shall...
In subsection (7)— (a) in paragraph (b) the words “and...
(1) In section 189 (repair notice in respect of unfit...
In section 203 (saving for rights arising from breach of...
In section 205 (application of provisions to parts of buildings...
(1) In section 207 (definitions)— (a) for the definition beginning...
(1) In Schedule 10 (recovery of expenses incurred by local...
(1) In section 190 (repair notice in respect of house...
(1) In section 191 (appeals against repair notices), after subsection...
(1) In section 192 (power to purchase houses found on...
(1) In section 193 (power of local housing authority to...
(1) In section194 (notice of authority’s intention to execute works),...
In section 198 (penalty for obstruction), in subsection (2) for...
After section 198 there shall be inserted the following section—...
Sections 199 to 201 (recovery by lessee of proportion of...
In section 4 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection...
(1) The said section 20, as it applies to Scotland,...
In each of the following provisions of that Act, that...
In section 7(5) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (authorities...
In section 28A(2)(e) of the National Health Service Act 1977...
In section 28B(1)(b)(v) of that Act (power of Secretary of...
In Schedule 16 to the Local Government, Planning and Land...
In section 107(3) of the Finance Act 1981 (exemption from...
In the Housing Act 1985 for the words “Housing Corporation”...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 57 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 117 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 22 of that Act (facilities for action on...
In section 188 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 238 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 459 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 577 of that Act (index of defined expressions:...
In section 58(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...
In section 376(4) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act...
In section 560(2)(e) of that Act (persons who are sub-contractors...
In the said section 22, as it applies to Scotland,...
(1) Section 23 of that Act (interpretation of Part II),...
(1) The said section 23, as it applies to Scotland,...
In section 28 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (retention...
In section 29 of that Act (reservation of future right...
(1) In Schedule 4A to that Act (which is set...
. . . . . . . . . ....
In section 25 of the Local Government Act 1974 (local...
For section 16 of that Act (protection of tenure of...
In section 16 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (exempt...
In section 28 of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (rehousing:...
In the Rent Act 1977, sections 68 and 69, Part...
In section 77 of that Act (which provides for the...
Section 89 of the Rent Act 1977 (which provides for...
In section 137 of the Rent Act 1977 (effect on...
In section 7 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Schedule 16 to the Local Government, Planning and Land...
In Schedule 28 to the Local Government, Planning and Land...
For the said section 16, as it applies to Scotland,...
In Schedule 6 to the Highways Act 1980, in Part...
In section 22 of the New Towns Act 1981 (possession...
(1) In section 12(2) of the Acquisition of Land Act...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) In section 66 of the County Courts Act 1984...
In section 22 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act...
In section 101 of the Local Government Act 1985 (power...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) Section 17 of that Act (provisions in case of...
In section 115 of that Act (meaning of “long tenancy”),...
In section 155 of that Act (repayment of discount on...
In section 171F of that Act (subsequent dealings after disposal...
In section 236 of that Act at the end of...
In section 238 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
In section 247 of that Act (notification of certain disposals...
In section 263 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
In Part IX of that Act (slum clearance) in the...
In section 309 of that Act (recovery of possession of...
In section 323 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
(1) The said section 17, as it applies to Scotland,...
In section 368 of that Act (means of escape from...
In section 381 of that Act (general effect of control...
(1) In section 382 of that Act (effect of control...
In section 400 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
In section 429A of that Act (housing management: financial assistance...
In section 434 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 459 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
In section 533 of that Act (assistance for owners of...
(1) In section 18 of that Act (protection of tenure,...
In section 553 of that Act (effect of repurchase of...
(1) In section 554 of that Act (grant of tenancy...
In section 577 of that Act (index of defined expressions...
In section 612 of that Act (exclusion of Rent Act...
In section 622 of that Act (definitions: general) before the...
In Schedule 2 to that Act, in Part IV (grounds...
In Schedule 5 to that Act, in paragraph 3, after...
(1) In section 5 of the Landlord and Tenant Act...
In section 26 of that Act (tenants of certain public...
(1) In Schedule 3 to the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986...
For section 19 of that Act (limitation on application of...
In Schedule 5 to that Act (notice to quit where...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 308 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (vesting in...
In section 335 of that Act (adjustment between earlier and...
In section 351 of that Act (definitions), in paragraph (a),...
In section 31 of the Social Security Act 1986 (information...
In section 12 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (which...
In section 13 of that Act (power of Secretary of...
In section 61(4)(b) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 after...
For the said section 19, as it applies to Scotland,...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 33 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987...
In section 34 of that Act (bankruptcy in England and...
In section 84 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (bankruptcy...
In section 85 of that Act (sequestration in Scotland of...
In section 19 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (notice...
In section 36 of that Act (damages for unlawful eviction)—...
In section 38 of that Act (further offence of harassment)—...
In section 36 of that Act (damages for unlawful eviction)—...
In section 63 of that Act (consent for subsequent disposals)...
(1) Section 20 of that Act (modification of Rent Acts...
In Schedule 4 to that Act (tenancies which cannot be...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments...
In section 342 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act...
In section 32(7B)(b) of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (supplementary...
In Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act...
In Schedule 2 to the Statutory Corporations (Financial Provisions) Act...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In section 5(3) of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (no...
In section 15(2)(a) of the Rent Act 1977 (landlord’s interest...
The repeal of sections 19 to 21 of the Rent...
The repeal of section 52 of the Housing Act 1980...
The repeal of sections 56 to 58 of the Housing...
The repeals in section 80 of the Housing Act 1985—...
Amalgamation schemes (1) If the Secretary of State is of the opinion—...
Not later than the beginning of the tenancy the landlord...
The dwelling-house is subject to a mortgage granted before the...
The tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term...
The tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term...
The dwelling-house is held for the purpose of being available...
Both at the date of the service of the notice...
Some rent lawfully due from the tenant—
Whether or not any rent is in arrears on the...
Any obligation of the tenancy (other than one related to...
The dwelling-house was occupied (whether alone or with others) by...
The tenant or a person residing in or visiting the...
The condition of any furniture provided for use under the...
Suitable alternative accommodation is available for the tenant or will...
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections sit outside the numbered Parts — usually provisions added or moved by later amendments.
Browse 3 other sections
Any of the following conditions is met. Condition 1 is...
When calculating how much rent is unpaid for the purpose...
For the purposes of this ground, “common parts” means any...
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- SRA | Advising on leasehold provisions including ground rent clauses (opens in a new tab) from SRA Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Government's housing delivery agency. Provides funding, land, and expertise to deliver new homes. Administers affordable housing programmes, Help to Buy, and strategic …
Explore more
Browse legislation
Find other UK business legislation with related guidance.
Regulators
Learn more about the bodies that enforce this legislation.