Housing Act 1996

Preserved right to buyE+W

26(1)In section 171B of the Housing Act 1985 (qualifying persons in relation to preserved right to buy)—E+W

(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 M1Housing Act 1985) made before, or made under a contract entered into before, the day on which this paragraph comes into force.

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