Act extends to E.W. only with the exceptions mentioned in s. 231(2)(3); and any amendment or repeal of an enactment has the same extent as the enactment amended or repealed with the exceptions mentioned in s. 231(4)(a)-(d)

Act (except Pt. IV and ss. 186, 187, 221(5)): powers transferred (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch.1

Act: power to modify conferred (E.W.S) (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 7(2); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2(1)(a)

Act modified (E.W) (28.11.2008) by The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2867), reg. 12(1)(a)(i) (with reg. 1(2))

Act: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008 for specified purposes) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2

Act modified (E.W.) (26.11.2018) by The Local Government (Boundary Changes) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1128), reg. 18(2)(a) (with reg. 1(2)(3))

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/52/contentsHousing Act 1996An Act to make provision about housing, including provision about the social rented sector, houses in multiple occupation, landlord and tenant matters, the administration of housing benefit, the conduct of tenants, the allocation of housing accommodation by local housing authorities and homelessness; and for connected purposes.1996-07-24texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2023-12-26Housing Act 1996s. 193(7F)Localism Act 2011Sch. 25 Pt. 22s. 240(2)s. 240(3)(f)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 18(8)Housing (Wales) Measure 2011Mesur Tai (Cymru) 2011Sch. para. 17s. 90(2)art. 1(2)2(v)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 22(4)Housing (Wales) Measure 2011Mesur Tai (Cymru) 2011s. 49s. 90(2)art. 1(2)2(g)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 25(4)Housing (Wales) Measure 2011Mesur Tai (Cymru) 2011Sch. para. 19s. 90(2)art. 1(2)2(v)Housing Act 1996s. 51Housing and Regeneration Act 2008s. 124(1)s. 325(1)art. 2Sch.Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 1Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 2(2)Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 2(4)Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 2(5)Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 2(6)Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 9 para. 2(8)Housing and Regeneration Act 2008Sch. 16s. 325(1)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 15(1)(b)Housing Act 2004Sch. 11 para. 15(2)s. 270(4)s. 270(5)(e)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 15(4)Housing Act 2004Sch. 11 para. 15(3)s. 270(4)s. 270(5)(e)Housing Act 1996s. 10(3)Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018Sch. 1 para. 3(2)s. 11(3)(4)art. 2(b)art. 3Housing Act 1996s. 21(2A)Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018s. 6(2)(b)s. 11(3)(4)art. 2(a)art. 3Housing Act 1996s. 24(2)(a)(i)Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018Sch. 1 para. 3(7)(a)s. 11(3)(4)art. 2(b)art. 3Housing Act 1996s. 24(2)(b)Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018Sch. 1 para. 3(7)(b)s. 11(3)(4)art. 2(b)art. 3Housing Act 1996s. 24(2)(c)Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018Sch. 1 para. 3(7)(c)s. 11(3)(4)art. 2(b)art. 3Housing Act 1996ActThe Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Darpariaethau Arbed a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Darpariaethau Arbed a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) 2022RegulationsHousing Act 1996s. 124(2)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(4)(b)reg. 1(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(2A)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(4)(c)(i)reg. 1(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(3)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(4)(d)reg. 1(3)Housing Act 1996s. 131The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(5)reg. 1(4)Housing Act 1996s. 133(2)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(6)reg. 1(5)Housing Act 1996s. 143HThe Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(9)reg. 1(6)Housing Act 1996s. 143I(1)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(10)reg. 1(7)Housing Act 1996s. 143J(1)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(11)(a)reg. 1(8)Housing Act 1996s. 143J(7)(a)The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Rheoliadau Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2022reg. 25(11)(b)reg. 1(9)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(a)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(b)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(c)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(3)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(3)(a)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(3)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(3)(b)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(3)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(3)(c)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(4)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(4)(a)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(4)Building Safety Act 2022Sch. 10 para. 5(4)(b)s. 170(5)Housing Act 1996s. 143H headingHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 11(2)Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 131 headingHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 8(2)Sch. 8 paras. 1516s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(1A)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 20(2)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(2)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 20(3)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(2A)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 20(4)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(3)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 20(5)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124(6)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 20(6)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 124A124BHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 21s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 125A(1)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 22(2)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 125A(3A)(3B)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 22(3)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 128(4)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 23s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 130AHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 7Sch. 8 paras. 1516s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 131Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 8(3)Sch. 8 paras. 1516s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 133(1A)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 9(2)Sch. 8 para. 15s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 133(2)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 9(3)Sch. 8 para. 15s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 137A(2)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 24s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143A(1)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 25s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143E(3)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 26s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143GA143GBHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 10Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143H(1)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 11(3)Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143IHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 12Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143J(3A)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 13(2)Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143J(7)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 8 para. 13(3)Sch. 8 paras. 1517s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143MA(1)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 27(2)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143MA(3A)-(3D)Housing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 27(3)s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996s. 143MBHousing and Planning Act 2016Sch. 7 para. 28s. 216(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 23(6)Criminal Justice Act 2003Sch. 37 Pt. 9s. 336(3)(4)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 24(6)Criminal Justice Act 2003Sch. 37 Pt. 9s. 336(3)(4)Housing Act 1996Sch. 15 para. 1(2)Crime and Courts Act 2013Sch. 9 para. 37(4)(a)s. 61(3)art. 2(c)art. 3Housing Act 1996Sch. 15 para. 1(2)Crime and Courts Act 2013Sch. 9 para. 37(4)(b)s. 61(3)art. 2(c)art. 3Housing Act 1996s. 109Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(a)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996s. 110Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(b)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 10 para. 6(4)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(c)(i)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 10 para. 18Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(c)(ii)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 11 para. 2(2)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(d)(i)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 11 para. 3(2)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 9 para. 10(d)(ii)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996s. 83(4)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 11 para. 21s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(2)(a)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(2)(b)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(1A)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(3)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(3)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(4)(a)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(3)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(4)(b)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(4)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(5)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 2 para. 10A(6)Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Sch. 13 para. 6(6)s. 124(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(c)Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007Sch. 16 para. 10s. 148Housing Act 1996s. 183Immigration and Asylum Act 1999Sch. 14 para. 116Sch. 16s. 170(4)Housing Act 1996s. 186Immigration and Asylum Act 1999s. 117(5)Sch. 16s. 170(4)Housing Act 1996s. 122 headingWelfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 4 para. 13(2)s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996s. 122 headingWelfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 14 Pt. 1s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996s. 122(1)Welfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 4 para. 13(3)s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996s. 122(1)Welfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 14 Pt. 1s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996s. 122(2)-(7)Welfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 14 Pt. 1s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 12Welfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 14 Pt. 1s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996Sch. 13 para. 3(3)-(6)Welfare Reform Act 2012Sch. 14 Pt. 1s. 150(3)Housing Act 1996specified provision(s)The Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2019Rheoliadau Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol a Darpariaethau Arbed) 2019The Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2019Rheoliadau Deddf Diddymu’r Hawl i Brynu a Hawliau Cysylltiedig (Cymru) 2018 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol a Darpariaethau Arbed) 2019reg. 5Housing Act 1996s. 160A(8)(aa)The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Order 2015Gorchymyn Deddf Ymddygiad Gwrthgymdeithasol, Troseddu a Phlismona 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2015The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Order 2015Gorchymyn Deddf Ymddygiad Gwrthgymdeithasol, Troseddu a Phlismona 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2015art. 2(2)(a)art. 1Housing Act 1996s. 160A(8)(b)The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Order 2015Gorchymyn Deddf Ymddygiad Gwrthgymdeithasol, Troseddu a Phlismona 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2015The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Order 2015Gorchymyn Deddf Ymddygiad Gwrthgymdeithasol, Troseddu a Phlismona 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2015art. 2(2)(b)art. 1Housing Act 1996Part I Social Rented Sector regulated by the Welsh Ministers Chapter I Registered social landlords RegistrationA1Introduction1 The register of social landlords.1AWelsh bodies2 Eligibility for registration.3 Registration.4 Removal from the register.5 Criteria for registration or removal from register.6 Appeal against decision on removal.Voluntary undertakings6AVoluntary undertakings Regulation of registered social landlords7 Regulation of registered social landlords.Chapter 1ABOARD MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING RIGHTSGeneral7AMeaning of key terms used in this ChapterLimit on local authority appointees to board7BLimit on local authority appointments to board7CRemoval of local authority appointees to comply with 24 per cent limit7DProcedure for selection by registered social landlord of local authority appointees for removalQuorum and voting rights of board members7EBoard quorum: no requirement for local authority appointee7FBoard resolutions: 75 per cent thresholdConsent to constitutional change7GConstitutional changes: no requirement for local authority consent and no power of vetoVoting rights of members of registered social landlord7HVoting rights of local authorities7IProvision in agreements that is to be treated as having no effectWholly controlled subsidiaries: power to disapply this Chapter7JPower to disapply provisions of this ChapterChapter II Disposal of land and related matters Power of registered social landlord to dispose of land8 Power of registered social landlord to dispose of land. Requirements relating to land transactions9Notification to Welsh Ministers of disposal of land10 Lettings and other disposals not requiring consent of Relevant Authority.11 Covenant for repayment of discount on disposal11AIncrease in value of house attributable to home improvements to be disregarded12 Priority of charge for repayment of discount.12ARight of first refusal for registered social landlord12BConsideration payable for disposal under section 12A13 Restriction on disposal of houses in National Parks, &c.14 Treatment of options.15 Relevant and exempted disposals.15ATreatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 11 Right of tenant to acquire dwelling16 Right of tenant to acquire dwelling.16AExtension of section 16 to dwellings funded by grants under section 27A16BRestriction on exercising the right to acquire16CException to restriction on exercising the right to acquire17 Right of tenant to acquire dwelling: supplementary provisions.Chapter III Grants and other financial matters Grants and other financial assistance18 Social housing grants.19 Land subject to housing management agreement.20 Purchase grant where right to acquire exercised.21 Purchase grant in respect of other disposals.22 Assistance from local authorities.23 Local loans made by the Treasury Treatment of disposal proceeds24 The disposal proceeds fund.25 Application or appropriation of disposal proceeds.26 Disposal proceeds: power to require information. Recovery, &c. of social housing grants27 Recovery, &c. of social housing grants.Grants to bodies other than registered social landlords27AGrants to bodies other than registered social landlords27BTransfer of property funded by grants under section 27A Grants, &c. under earlier enactments28 Grants under Part 2 of the Housing Act 1988.29 Commutation of payments of special residual subsidy.Chapter IV General powers of the Relevant Authority Information30 General power to obtain information.31 Enforcement of notice to provide information, &c.32 Disclosure of information to the Welsh Ministers.33 Disclosure of information by the Welsh Ministers. Standards of performance33AStandards of performance33BGuidance on standards of performance33CConsultation34 Standards of performance – housing in England .35 Information as to levels of performance.Complaints about performance35AGuidance about complaints about performance35BConsultation Housing management36 Issue of guidance by the Welsh Ministers – housing in England .37 Powers of entry.38 Penalty for obstruction of person exercising power of entry. Insolvency, &c. of registered social landlord39 Insolvency, &c. of registered social landlord: scheme of provisions.40 Initial notice to be given to the Welsh Ministers.41 Further notice to be given to the Welsh Ministers.42 Moratorium on disposal of land, &c.43 Period of moratorium.43AAppointment of interim manager44 Proposals as to ownership and management of landlord’s land.45 Effect of agreed proposals.46 Appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals.47 Powers of the manager.48 Powers of the manager: transfer of engagements.49 Assistance by the Welsh Ministers.50 Application to court to secure compliance with agreed proposals.CHAPTER 4AENFORCEMENT POWERSGeneral50AApplication of Chapter 4A50BExercise of enforcement powersEnforcement notice50CGrounds for giving notice50DContent50EAppeal50FWithdrawal50GSanctionPenalty50HGrounds for imposition50IImposition50JAmount50KWarning50LRepresentations50MEnforcement50NAppealCompensation50OGrounds for award50PPersons to whom compensation may be awarded50QAward50RImpact50SWarning50TRepresentations50UEnforcement50VAppealChapter VMiscellaneous and general provisionsHousing ombudsman51Schemes for investigation of complaints.51ZAPower of housing ombudsman to issue guidance to scheme members51ASocial Housing Ombudsman for Wales51BInvestigation of complaints51CMeaning of “social landlord in Wales”Orders and determinations52General provisions as to orders.53General provisions as to determinations.54Determinations of the Housing Corporation requiring approval.Minor and consequential amendments55Minor and consequential amendments: Part I.Interpretation56Meaning of “the Welsh Ministers”.57Definitions relating to registered societies.58Definitions relating to charities.59Meaning of “officer” of registered social landlord.60Meaning of “subsidiary”.61Meaning of “associate”.62Members of a person’s family: Part I.63Minor definitions: Part I.64Index of defined expressions: Part I.Part II Houses in multiple occupation Registration schemes65 Making and approval of registration schemes.66 Registration schemes: control provisions.67 Registration schemes: special control provisions.68 Offences in connection with registration schemes.69 Information requirements in connection with registration schemes.70 Existing registration schemes. Other amendments of Part XI of the Housing Act 198571 Restriction on notices requiring execution of works.72 Recovery of expenses of notice requiring execution of works.73 Duty to keep premises fit for number of occupants.74 Section 354 direction to be local land charge.75 Means of escape from fire.76 Works notices: improvement of enforcement procedures.77 Codes of practice.78 Increase of fines, &c.79 Minor amendments. Common lodging houses80 Repeal of Part XII of the Housing Act 1985.Part III Landlord and TenantChapter I TENANTS’ RIGHTS Forfeiture81 Restriction on termination of tenancy for failure to pay service charge.82 Notice under s.146 of the Law of Property Act 1925. Service charges83 Determination of reasonableness of service charges.84 Right to appoint surveyor to advise on matters relating to service charges. Appointment of manager85 Appointment of manager by the court.86Appointment of manager: transfer of jurisdiction to leasehold valuation tribunal.87 Text of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, as amended.88 Period after which acquisition order may be made. Right of first refusal89 Application of right of first refusal in relation to contracts.90 Notice required to be given by landlord making disposal.91 Offence of failure to comply with requirements of Part I.92 Procedure for exercise of rights of first refusal.93 Duty of new landlord to inform tenant of rights. General advice etc.94 Provision of general advice etc. about residential tenancies. Supplementary95 Jurisdiction of county courts.Chapter II Assured tenancies Assured shorthold tenancies96 Tenancies which are assured shorthold tenancies.97 Duty of landlord to provide statement of terms of assured shorthold tenancy.98 Form of notices under s. 21 of the Housing Act 1988.99 Restriction on recovery of possession on expiry or termination.100 Applications for determination of rent: time limit. Grounds for possession101 Mandatory possession for non-payment of rent: reduction in arrears required.102 Recovery of possession where grant induced by false statement. Assured agricultural occupancies103 Assured agricultural occupancies: exclusion of tenancies of agricultural holdings and farm business tenancies. Consequential amendments104 Consequential amendments: assured tenancies.Chapter III Leasehold Reform Scope of rights105 Low rent test: nil rateable values.106 Low rent test: extension of rights.107 Collective enfranchisement: multiple freeholders. Valuation108 Collective enfranchisement: removal of need for professional valuation of interests to be acquired.109 Collective enfranchisement: valuation principles.110 New leases: valuation principles. Trusts111 Landlord and Tenant112 Landlord and Tenant113 Powers of trustees. Miscellaneous114 Minor amendment of section 1(1)(a) of Leasehold Reform Act 1967.115 Power for leasehold valuation tribunal to determine amount of costs payable under Leasehold Reform Act 1967.116 Compensation for postponement of termination in connection with ineffective claims.117 Priority of interests on grant of new lease.118 Estate management schemes in connection with enfranchisement by virtue of s. 106.119 Leasehold valuation tribunals: pre-trial review.Part IV Universal Credit, Housing benefit and related matters120 Payment of housing benefit to third parties.121 Administration of housing benefit, &c.122 Functions of rent officers in connection with universal credit, housing benefit and rent allowance subsidy.123 Consequential amendments: Part IV.Part V Conduct of tenantsChapter I Introductory Tenancies : England General provisions124 Introductory tenancies.125 Duration of introductory tenancy.125AExtension of trial period by 6 months125BReview of decision to extend trial period126 Licences. Proceedings for possession127 Proceedings for possession.128 Notice of proceedings for possession.129 Review of decision to seek possession.130 Effect of beginning proceedings for possession. Succession on death of tenant131 Persons qualified to succeed tenant.132 Cases where the tenant is a successor.133 Succession to introductory tenancy. Assignment134 Assignment in general prohibited. Repairs135 Right to carry out repairs. Provision of information and consultation136 Provision of information about tenancies.137 Consultation on matters of housing management.Introductory tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies137AIntroductory tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies Supplementary138 Jurisdiction of county court.139 Meaning of “dwelling-house”.140 Members of a person’s family: Chapter I.141 Consequential amendments: introductory tenancies.142 Regulations and orders.143 Index of defined expressions: introductory tenancies.Chapter 1AGeneral provisionsDemoted tenancies : England 143ADemoted tenanciesDuration of demoted tenancy143BDuration of demoted tenancyChange of landlord143CChange of landlordProceedings for possessionProceedings for possession143DProceedings for possessionNotice of proceedings for possession143ENotice of proceedings for possessionReview of decision to seek possession143FReview of decision to seek possessionEffect of proceedings for possession143GEffect of proceedings for possessionSuccessionSuccession to demoted tenancy143HSuccession to demoted tenancyNo successor tenant: termination143INo successor tenant: terminationSuccessor tenants143JSuccessor tenantsAssignmentRestriction on assignment143KRestriction on assignmentRepairsRight to carry out repairs143LRight to carry out repairsProvision of informationProvision of information143MProvision of informationDemoted tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies143MADemoted tenancies that are to become flexible tenanciesSupplementaryJurisdiction of county court143NJurisdiction of county courtMeaning of dwelling house143OMeaning of dwelling houseMembers of a person’s family143PMembers of a person’s familyChapter II Repossession, &c.: Secure and Assured Tenancies Secure tenancies144 Extension of ground of nuisance or annoyance to neighbours, &c.145 New ground of domestic violence: secure tenancies.146 Extension of ground that grant of tenancy induced by false statement.147 Proceedings for possession or termination. Assured tenancies148 Extension of ground of nuisance or annoyance to adjoining occupiers &c.149 New ground of domestic violence: assured tenancies.150 Additional notice requirements: domestic violence.151 Early commencement of certain proceedings for possession.Chapter III Injunctions against anti-social behaviour152 Power to grant injunctions against anti-social behaviour.153 Power of arrest for breach of other injunctions against anti-social behaviour.153AAnti-social behaviour injunction153BInjunction against unlawful use of premises153CInjunctions: exclusion order and power of arrest153DInjunction against breach of tenancy agreement153EInjunctions: supplementary154 Powers of arrest: ex-parte applications for injunctions.155 Arrest and remand.156 Remand for medical examination and report.157 Powers of arrest: supplementary provisions.158 Interpretation: Chapter III.Part VI Allocation of housing accommodation Introductory159 Allocation of housing accommodation.160 Cases where provisions about allocation do not apply. Eligibility for allocation of housing accommodation160ZAAllocation only to eligible and qualifying persons: England160A Allocation only to eligible persons: Wales The housing register161 Allocation of housing accommodation162 Allocation of housing accommodation163 Allocation of housing accommodation164 Allocation of housing accommodation165 Allocation of housing accommodation Applications for housing accommodation166 Applications for housing accommodation Allocation schemes166AAllocation in accordance with allocation scheme: England167Allocation in accordance with allocation scheme : Wales168 Information about allocation scheme. Supplementary169 Guidance to authorities by the Secretary of State.170 Co-operation between certain social landlords and local housing authorities.171 False statements and withholding information.172 Regulations.173 Consequential amendments: Part VI.174 Index of defined expressions: Part VI.Part VII Homelessness: England Homelessness and threatened homelessness175 Homelessness and threatened homelessness.176 Meaning of accommodation available for occupation.177 Whether it is reasonable to continue to occupy accommodation.178 Meaning of associated person. General functions in relation to homelessness or threatened homelessness179Duty of local housing authority in England to provide advisory services180 Assistance for voluntary organisations.181 Terms and conditions of assistance.182 Guidance by the Secretary of State. Application for assistance in case of homelessness or threatened homelessness183 Application for assistance.184 Inquiry into cases of homelessness or threatened homelessness. Eligibility for assistance185 Persons from abroad not eligible for housing assistance.186 Asylum-seekers and their dependants.187 Provision of information by Secretary of State. Interim duty to accommodate188 Interim duty to accommodate in case of apparent priority need.189 Priority need for accommodation.Duty to assess every eligible applicant's case and agree a plan189AAssessments and personalised plan Duties to persons found to be homeless or threatened with homelessness189BInitial duty owed to all eligible persons who are homeless190 Duties to persons becoming homeless intentionally.191Becoming homeless intentionally.192 Duty to persons not in priority need who are not homeless intentionally.193 Duty to persons with priority need who are not homeless intentionally.193AConsequences of refusal of final accommodation offer or final Part 6 offer at the initial relief stage193BNotices in cases of an applicant's deliberate and unreasonable refusal to co-operate193CNotice under section 193B: consequences194 Homelessness195Duties in cases of threatened homelessness195ARe-application after private rented sector offer196 Becoming threatened with homelessness intentionally. Duty where other suitable accommodation available197 Homelessness Referral to another local housing authority198 Referral of case to another local housing authority.199 Local connection.199ADuties to the applicant whose case is considered for referral or referred under section 198(A1)200 Duties to applicant whose case is considered for referral or referred under section 198(1).201 Application of referral provisions to cases arising in Scotland.201ACases referred from a local housing authority in Wales Right to request review of decision202 Right to request review of decision.203 Procedure on a review.204 Right of appeal to county court on point of law.204A Section 204(4): appeals Supplementary provisions205 Discharge of functions: introductory.206 Discharge of functions by local housing authorities.207 Discharge of functions: provision of accommodation by the authority.208 Discharge of functions: out-of-area placements.209 Discharge of interim duties: arrangements with private landlord210 Suitability of accommodation.211 Protection of property of homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.212 Protection of property: supplementary provisions.213 Co-operation between relevant housing authorities and bodies.213A Co-operation in certain cases involving children213BDuty of public authority to refer cases in England to local housing authority General provisions214 False statements, withholding information and failure to disclose change of circumstances.214ACodes of practice215 Regulations and orders.216 Transitional and consequential matters.217 Minor definitions: Part VII.218 Index of defined expressions: Part VII.Part VIII Miscellaneous and general provisions Miscellaneous218AAnti-social behaviour: landlords' policies and procedures219 Directions as to certain charges by social landlords.220 Directions as to certain charges: supplementary provisions.220AProvision of general advice etc about residential licences: England221 Exercise of compulsory purchase powers in relation to Crown land.222 Miscellaneous minor amendments. General223 Offences by body corporate.224The Common Council of the City of London.225 The Isles of Scilly.226 Corresponding provision for Northern Ireland.227 Repeals.228 Financial provisions.229 Meaning of “lease” and “tenancy” and related expressions.230 Minor definitions: general. Final provisions231 Extent.232 Commencement.233 Short title. SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1 Registered social landlords: regulationPart I Control of payments to members, &c Payments by way of gift, dividend or bonus1(1) A registered social landlord shall not make a gift... Payments and benefits to officers and employees, &c.2(1) A registered social landlord which is a registered society... Maximum amounts payable by way of fees, expenses, &c.3(1) The Relevant Authority may from time to time specify...Part II Constitution, change of rules, amalgamation and dissolution General power to remove officer 4(1) The Relevant Authority may, in accordance with the following... Restriction on power of removal in case of registered charity5(1) The Relevant Authority may make an order under paragraph... Registered charity: power to appoint new officer 6(1) The Relevant Authority may by order appoint a person... Company: power to appoint new officer 7(1) The Relevant Authority may by order appoint a person... Registered society: power to appoint officer 8(1) The Relevant Authority may by order appoint a person... Change of rules, &c. by registered society 9(1) This paragraph applies to a registered society whose registration... Change of objects by certain charities10(1) This paragraph applies to a registered social landlord— Change of articles of company11(1) This paragraph applies to a company (including a company... Amalgamation and dissolution &c. of registered society12(1) This paragraph applies to a registered society whose registration... Arrangement, reconstruction, &c. of company13(1) This paragraph applies to a company whose registration as...Directions to registered social landlords about notifications13A(1) The Welsh Ministers may give directions to registered social...Relevant Authority’s power to petition for winding up14(1) The Relevant Authority may present a petition for the... Transfer of net assets on dissolution or winding up15(1) This paragraph applies— (a) where a registered social landlord...Transfer of net assets on termination of charity not within paragraph 15(1)15A(1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations provide for any...Management etc15BManagement tender15CManagement tender: supplemental15DManagement transfer15EManagement transfer: supplemental15FAppointment of manager of registered social landlord15GAppointment of manager: supplemental15HAmalgamationPart III Accounts and audit General requirements as to accounts and audit16(1) The Relevant Authority may from time to time determine...Companies exempt from audit requirements: accountant’s report16A(1) This paragraph applies to a registered social landlord that—...16B(1) The report required for the purposes of paragraph 16A(2)...16C(1) The reporting accountant must be either— 16D(1) The provisions of the Companies Act 2006 listed in...16EIn paragraphs 16A to 16D— “company” means a company registered... Registered societies exempt from audit requirements: accountant’s report17(1) This paragraph applies to registered social landlords which are... Accounting and audit or reporting requirements for charities18(1) A registered social landlord which is a registered charity...Charities exempt from audit requirements: accountant’s report18A(1) The report referred to in paragraph 18(4A) is a... Responsibility for securing compliance with accounting requirements19(1) Every responsible person, that is to say, every person...Disclosure of information by auditors etc. to the Relevant Authority19A(1) A person who is, or has been, an auditor...PART 3AINSPECTION19BOverview and application19CInspection19DInspection: supplemental19EInspector's powers to require provision of documents or information19FInspector's powers to require provision of documents or information: supplemental19GInspector's powers of entry and inspectionPart IV Inquiry into affairs of registered social landlords Inquiry20(1) The Relevant Authority may direct an inquiry into the...Evidence20A(1) For the purposes of an inquiry the person or... Power of appointed person to obtain information21(1) A person appointed by the Relevant Authority under paragraph... Extraordinary audit for purposes of inquiry22(1) For the purposes of an inquiry under paragraph 20... Powers exercisable on interim basis23(1) The Relevant Authority may make an order under this... Powers exercisable as a result of final report or audit24(1) Where the Relevant Authority is satisfied, as the result... Disqualification as officer of registered social landlord.25(1) A person is disqualified from acting as an officer... Persons acting as officer while disqualified.26(1) A person who acts as an officer of a... Power to direct transfer of land27(1) Where as a result of an inquiry under paragraph... Availability of powers in relation to registered charities.28(1) The Relevant Authority may exercise its powers under paragraphs...29The Relevant Authority may not exercise its powers under paragraph...SCHEDULE 2 Social rented sector: housing complaints Social landlords required to be member of approved scheme1(1) A social landlord, other than a local housing authority,... Matters for which scheme must provide2(1) A scheme shall not be approved for the purposes... Approval of scheme, or amendment, and withdrawal of approval3(1) An application to the Secretary of State for approval... Notice to be given of becoming a member of an approved scheme4(1) A social landlord who— (a) becomes a member of... Withdrawal from approved scheme5(1) A social landlord wishing to withdraw from membership of... Register of approved schemes6(1) The Regulator of Social Housing shall maintain a register... Determinations by housing ombudsman7(1) A housing ombudsman under an approved scheme shall ,...Complaints must be referred by designated person unless paragraph 7B applies7A(1) A complaint against a social landlord is not “duly...Complaints that need not be made by way of referral by designated person7B(1) Paragraph 7A(1) does not apply in relation to a...Designated tenant panels7C(1) In paragraph 7A(3)(c) “ designated tenant panel ” means...Enforcement of a housing ombudsman's determinations7D(1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision... Publication of determinations, &c.8(1) A housing ombudsman under an approved scheme may publish—... Absolute privilege for communications, &c.9For the purposes of the law of defamation absolute privilege... Appointment and status of housing ombudsman10(1) Where an approved scheme provides that it shall be...Collaborative working with Local Commissioners10A(1) If at any stage in the course of conducting... Subscriptions payable in respect of approved schemes11(1) Members of an approved scheme shall pay a subscription,...General provision about orders12Section 52 shall apply to an order of the Secretary...SCHEDULE 2AFurther Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesStatus1Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesRemuneration, etc.2Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesRemuneration, etc.3Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesStaff and advisers4Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesDelegation of functions5Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesReports and determinations6Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesReports and determinations7Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesReports and determinations8Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesExpenses9Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesAbsolute privilege for communications etc.10Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesDisclosure of information11Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesDisclosure of information12Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesAccounts and audit13Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesAccounts and audit14Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesAccounting officer15Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesExaminations into use of resources16Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesExaminations into use of resources17Further Provision About The Social Housing Ombudsman For WalesSCHEDULE 3 Social rented sector: minor amendments Finance Act 1981 (c.35)1(1) Section 107 of the Finance Act 1981 (stamp duty...Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c.32) 2 Social rented sector: minor amendments Housing Associations Act 1985 (c.69)3Section 33 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (recognition of...4In section 69(1) of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (power...5In section 75(1) of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (general...6. . . . . . . . . ....7In section 87 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (financial... Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c.1)8(1) The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 is amended... Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c.43)9 Social rented sector: minor amendments Housing Act 1988 (c.50)10Section 58 of the Housing Act 1988 (application of Housing...11In section 79(2) of the Housing Act 1988 (permitted disposals...SCHEDULE 4 Rights exercisable by surveyor appointed by tenants’ association Introductory1(1) A surveyor appointed for the purposes of section 84... Appointment of assistants2(1) The surveyor may appoint such persons as he thinks... Right to inspect documents, &c.3(1) The surveyor has a right to require the landlord... Right to inspect premises4(1) The surveyor also has the right to inspect any... Enforcement of rights by the court5(1) If the landlord or other person to whom notice... Documents held by superior landlord6(1) Where a landlord is required by a notice under... Effect of disposal by landlord7(1) Where a notice under paragraph 3 has been given... Effect of person ceasing to be a relevant person8Where a notice under paragraph 3 has been given to...SCHEDULE 5 Text of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, as amended. SCHEDULE 6 Amendments of Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987Part I Rights of first refusalThe following sections are substituted for sections 5 to 10...Part II Enforcement by tenants of rights against purchaserThe following sections are substituted for sections 11 to 15...Part III Enforcement of rights against subsequent purchasers and termination of rightsThe following sections replace sections 16 and 17 of the...Part IV Consequential amendments1In section 4(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...2Before section 19 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987,...3(1) Section 20(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...4In section 20(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987,...5In Part III of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...6In section 52(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...7 Amendments of Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 19878 Amendments of Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 19879In section 54(4) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...10In section 60(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987...11(1) In Schedule 1 to the Landlord and Tenant Act...SCHEDULE 7 Assured tenancies: schedule inserted after Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988. SCHEDULE 8 Assured tenancies: consequential amendments Housing Act 1985 (c.68)1In section 553(2) of the Housing Act 1985, for paragraph... Housing Act 1988 (c.50)2(1) The Housing Act 1988 shall be amended as follows....SCHEDULE 9 Low rent test: extension of rights Right to enfranchisement1In the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, after section 1A there...2(1) In consequence of paragraph 1 above, the Leasehold Reform... Right to collective enfranchisement3 Low rent test: extension of rights Right to new lease4 Low rent test: extension of rights5(1) In Chapter VII of that Part (general), section 94...SCHEDULE 10 Section 107: consequential amendments1Chapter I of Part I of the Leasehold Reform, Housing...2In section 1(4) (right to acquire additional property satisfied by...3(1) Section 9 (the reversioner and other relevant landlords) shall...4 Section 107: consequential amendments5(1) Section 11 (right of qualifying tenant to obtain information...6(1) Section 13 (notice by qualifying tenants of claim to...7(1) Section 19 (effect of notice under section 13 on...8(1) Section 21 (reversioner’s counter-notice) shall be amended as follows....9(1) Section 26 (application to court where relevant landlords cannot...10In section 30 (effect on acquisition of institution of compulsory...11(1) Section 34 (conveyance to nominee purchaser) shall be amended...12(1) Section 36 (nominee purchaser required to grant leases back...13In section 38 (interpretation of Chapter I), in subsection (3),...14In Schedule 1 (conduct of proceedings by reversioner on behalf...15In that Schedule, after Part I there shall be inserted—...16In Schedule 2 (special categories of landlords), in paragraph 1(1),...17(1) Part II of Schedule 3 (which makes provision for...18(1) Schedule 6 (purchase price payable by nominee purchaser) shall...19In Schedule 7 (conveyance to nominee purchaser on enfranchisement), in...20(1) Schedule 9 (grant of leases back to former freeholder)...SCHEDULE 11 Compensation for postponement of termination in connection with ineffective claims Claims under Part I of the Leasehold Reform Act 19671(1) After section 27 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967... Claims under Chapter I of Part I of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 19932(1) After section 37 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and... Claims under Chapter II of Part I of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 19933(1) After section 61 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and...SCHEDULE 12 Administration of housing benefit, &c Administration of housing benefit1(1) Section 134 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992... Administration of council tax benefit2In section 138 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992...3(1) Section 139 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992... Subsidy4After section 140 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992... Transitional provision5(1) The Secretary of State may by order make such...SCHEDULE 13 Housing benefit and related matters: consequential amendments Rent Act 1977 (c.42)1In section 63(7) of the Rent Act 1977 (expenditure on... Housing Act 1985 (c.68)2In section 425(2)(b) of the Housing Act 1985 (housing subsidy:... Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5)3(1) The Social Security Administration Act 1992 is amended as... Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c.28)4In section 135(8) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban...SCHEDULE 14 Introductory tenancies: consequential amendments Housing Act 1985 (c.68)1In section 88(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (cases where...2In section 104(2) of the Housing Act 1985 (provision of...3After section 115 of the Housing Act 1985 insert— Meaning...4In section 117 of the Housing Act 1985 (index of...5In Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985 (tenancies which...SCHEDULE 15 Arrest for anti-social behaviour: powers of High Court and county court to remand Introductory1(1) The provisions of this Schedule apply where the court... Remand in custody or on bail2(1) The court may— (a) remand him in custody, that...3(1) Where a person is remanded on bail, the court...4(1) The court shall not remand a person for a... Further remand5(1) If the court is satisfied that a person who... Postponement of taking of recognizance6Where under paragraph 2(2)(b) the court fixes the amount in...SCHEDULE 16 Allocation of housing accommodation: consequential amendments Housing Act 1985 (c.68)1In section 106 of the Housing Act 1985 (information about...2(1) Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985 (tenancies which... Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (c. 49)3(1) Section 9 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996...SCHEDULE 17 Homelessness: consequential amendments Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c.42)1In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act... Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1984 (c.xxvii)2In section 39 of the Greater London Council (General Powers)... Housing Act 1985 (c.68)3In Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985 (tenancies which... Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c.26)4In section 42 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (application...SCHEDULE 18 Miscellaneous provisionsPart I Housing management Repeal of Part IV of the Housing Act 19881Part IV of the Housing Act 1988 (change of landlord:... Payments to encourage local housing authority tenants to move to other accommodation2(1) A local housing authority may make payments to or... Consultation with respect to housing management3(1) Part II of the Housing Act 1985 (provision of...Part II Housing Finance Housing Revenue Account: directions as to certain matters4(1) In Part VI of the Local Government and Housing... Housing Revenue Account subsidy: final decision on amount5(1) In Part VI of the Local Government and Housing... Abolition of exchequer contributions for agricultural housing6(1) No contribution shall be made by the Secretary of...Part III Orders in relation to property in family and matrimonial proceedings, &c. Housing Act 1980 (c.51)7In section 54(2) of the Housing Act 1980 (prohibition on... Housing Act 1985 (c.68)8(1) Section 39 of the Housing Act 1985 (exempted disposals)...9In section 88(2) of the Housing Act 1985 (cases where...10In section 89 of the Housing Act 1985 (succession to...11In section 90(3) of the Housing Act 1985 (devolution of...12In section 91(3) of the Housing Act 1985 (cases where...13In section 99B(2) of the Housing Act 1985 (persons qualifying...14In section 101(3) of the Housing Act 1985 (rent not...15(1) Section 160 of the Housing Act 1985 (exempted disposals...16In section 171B(4)(b) of the Housing Act 1985 (extent of...17In paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 6A to the Housing Act... Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c.31)18In section 4(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987... Housing Act 1988 (c.50)19(1) Paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Housing Act...Part IV Other housing provisions Abolition of consent requirements for exercise of certain housing powers20Section 16 of the Housing Act 1985 (consent requirements for... Amendments of section 133 of the Housing Act 198821(1) Section 133 of the Housing Act 1988 (consent required... Abolition of requirements for Treasury consent22(1) Any requirement in the following enactments for the consent... Disposal of dwelling-houses subject to secure tenancies: consultation requirements23In section 106A of the Housing Act 1985 (consultation before... Powers of local housing authorities to acquire land for housing purposes24(1) In section 17(2) of the Housing Act 1985 (acquisition... Housing action trusts25(1) In section 63 of the Housing Act 1988 (objects... Preserved right to buy26(1) In section 171B of the Housing Act 1985 (qualifying... Local authority assistance in connection with mortgages27(1) Section 442 of the Housing Act 1985 (agreements by...28In section 443 of the Housing Act 1985 (local authority...29(1) For section 444 of the Housing Act 1985 (meaning...30In paragraph 21(d) of Schedule 13 to the Local Government...SCHEDULE 19 RepealsPart I Social rented sectorPart II Houses in multiple occupationPart III Tenants’ rightsPart IV Assured tenanciesPart V Leasehold reformPart VI Housing benefit and related mattersPart VII Allocation of housing accomodationPart VIII HomelessnessPart IX Change of landlord: secure tenantsPart X Consultation with respect to housing managementPart XI Abolition of Exchequer contributions for agricultural housingPart XII Abolition of certain consent requirementsPart XIII Removal of Treasury consent requirementsPart XIV Local authority assistance in connection with mortgages

Housing Act 1996

1996 c. 52

An Act to make provision about housing, including provision about the social rented sector, houses in multiple occupation, landlord and tenant matters, the administration of housing benefit, the conduct of tenants, the allocation of housing accommodation by local housing authorities and homelessness; and for connected purposes.

[24th July 1996]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—