SCHEDULE 7Modifications of other enactments
18Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26)
1
The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 is amended as follows.
2
In section 61 (secure tenant’s right to purchase)—
a
in subsection (2)(a), for paragraph (iia) substitute—
iia
Scottish Water;
b
in subsection (11)(l)—
i
for “a water authority or sewerage authority in Scotland” substitute “Scottish Water”,
ii
after “of” insert “Scottish Water and”.
3
In section 212(4) (rent increase notices), for paragraph (e) substitute—
e
Scottish Water
4
In section 233(3) (power of local authority to assist in provision of separate service water pipes for houses)—
a
for “a water authority” substitute “Scottish Water”, and
b
for “the water authority” substitute “Scottish Water”.
5
In section 300(1)(a) (meaning of “public sector authority”), for “a water authority” substitute “Scottish Water”.
6
In section 338(1) (interpretation), the definitions of “sewerage authority” and “water authority” are repealed.