Housing Act 1985

514 Power of local housing authority to carry out works which would attract grant.

(1) The local housing authority may by agreement with a person having the requisite interest execute at his expense—

(a) any works towards the cost of which a grant under this Part is payable or might be paid on an application duly made and approved, and

(b) any further works which it is in their opinion necessary or desirable to execute together with the works mentioned in paragraph (a)

(2) The “requisite interest” means an interest in every parcel of land on which the works are to be carried out which is either—

(a) an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, or

(b) a term of years absolute of which not less than five years remains unexpired.

(3) The works with respect to which an agreement may be made under this section include, if the works are to be carried out in a general improvement area—

(a) any works the carrying out of which will or might be assisted under section 255(1)(a) (improvement of amenities or dwellings), or

(b) any works of external repair (including decorative repair) or replacement.