26(1)In section 171B of the Housing Act 1985 (qualifying persons in relation to preserved right to buy)—
(a)in subsection (4)(a), at the end insert “or in whom that assured tenancy vested under section 17 of the Housing Act 1988 (statutory succession to assured tenancy)”; and
(b)in subsection (5)(b), for “subsection (4)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (4)”.
(2)The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1)(a) does not apply in relation to qualifying disposals (within the meaning of Part V of the [1985 c. 68.] Housing Act 1985) made before, or made under a contract entered into before, the day on which this paragraph comes into force.