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PART I INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
PART II PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
Disposal of land held for housing purposes
32. Power to dispose of land held for purposes of this Part.
34A.Requirements to co-operate in relation to certain disposals
35A.Increase in value of house attributable to home improvements
37. Restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks, etc.
39A.Treatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 35
43. Consent required for certain disposals not within s. 32.
44. Avoidance of certain disposals of houses without consent.
Duties of local housing authorities with respect to homelessness and threatened homelessness
62. Inquiry into cases of possible homelessness or threatened homelessness.
63. Interim duty to accommodate in case of apparent priority need.
66. Duties to persons found to be threatened with homelessness.
67. Referral of application to another local housing authority.
70. Protection of property of homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.
PART IV SECURE TENANCIES AND RIGHTS OF SECURE TENANTS
83. Proceedings for possession or termination: general notice requirements.
83ZA.Notice requirements in relation to proceedings for possession on absolute ground for anti-social behaviour
83A. Additional requirements in relation to certain proceedings for possession.
84A.Absolute ground for possession for anti-social behaviour
85. Extended discretion of court in certain proceedings for possession.
85ZA. Review of decision to seek possession on absolute ground for anti-social behaviour
85A.Proceedings for possession on non-absolute grounds : anti-social behaviour
Change of tenant or landlord after service of notice claiming right to buy
Provisions affecting future disposals
155A.Amount of discount which may be demanded by landlord: right to buy
155B.Amount of discount which may be demanded by landlord: right to acquire on rent to mortgage terms
157. Restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks, etc.
162. Exempted disposals which end liability under covenants.
163A.Treatment of deferred resale agreements for purposes of section 155
Preservation of right to buy on disposal to private sector landlord
171B.Extent of preserved right: qualifying persons and dwelling-houses.
171C. Modifications of this Part in relation to preserved right.
171D. Subsequent dealings: disposal of landlord’s interest in qualifying dwelling-house.
171E. Subsequent dealings: termination of landlord’s interest in qualifying dwelling-house.
171F. Subsequent dealings: transfer of qualifying person to alternative accommodation.
171H. Disposal after notice claiming to exercise right to buy, etc.
Modifications of Leasehold Reform Act 1967 in relation to leases granted under this Part
190. Repair notice in respect of dwelling-houseor house in multiple occupation in state of disrepair but not unfit.
190A. Effect on section 189 of proposal to include premises in group repair scheme.
191A. Execution of works by local housing authority by agreement
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240. Steps to be taken after declaration of housing action area.
241. Functions of Secretary of State with respect to declaration of housing action area.
242. Incorporation into housing action area of land comprised in general improvement area.
247. Changes of ownership or occupation of land to be notified to local housing authority.
250. Exclusion of land from, or termination of, housing action area.
252. Meaning of “housing accommodation” and related expressions.
Demolition or closing of unfit premises beyond repair at reasonable cost
270. Demolition orders: recovery of possession of building to be demolished.
272. Demolition orders: expenses of local housing authority, &c.
274. Demolition orders: power to permit reconstruction of condemned house.
274A.Effect of certain enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
275. Demolition orders: substitution of prohibition order to permit use otherwise than for human habitation
Provisions for protection or assistance of owners
309. Recovery of possession of premises for purposes of approved re-development.
310. Certificate of fitness resulting from owner’s improvements or alterations.
311. Consideration of proposals under s. 308 or s. 310 with respect to premises in clearance area.
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315. Power of court to order occupier or owner to permit things to be done.
316. Power of court to authorise owner to demolish premises on default of another owner.
317. Power of court to determine lease where premises demolished . . . .
318. Power of tribunal to authorise execution of works on unfit premises or for improvement.
PART XI HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Supplementary provisions as to works notices
380. Modification of control order where proprietor resides in part of house.
383. Effect of control order in relation to furniture in case of furnished letting.
385. General duties of local housing authority when control order is in force.
387. Right of entry for inspection and carrying out of works.
390. Facilities to be afforded to dispossessed proprietor and others.
PART XIV LOANS FOR ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING
452. Vesting of house in authority entitled to exercise power of sale.
453. Further advances in case of disposal on shared ownership lease.
454. Exclusion of Restrictive Trade Practices Act: recommendations as to implementation of this Part.
455. Exclusion of Restrictive Trade Practices Act: agreements as to loans on security of new houses.
PART XV GRANTS FOR WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR AND CONVERSION
PART XVI ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING
PART XVII COMPULSORY PURCHASE AND LAND COMPENSATION
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582.Restriction on recovery of possession after making of compulsory purchase order.
583. Continuance of tenancies of housees compulsorily acquired and to be used for housing purposes.
584. Power to enter and determine short tenancies of land acquired or appropriated.
584A. Compensation payable in case of prohibition and demolition orders.
584B. Repayment on revocation of demolition or prohibition order.
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Other land Compensation Matters
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596. Power to compensate shop-keepers in areas affected by clearance.
597. Compensation payable on demolition of obstructive building.
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599. Application of compensation due to another local authority.
PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
SCHEDULES
Tenancies which are not Secure Tenancies
Grounds for Possession of Dwelling-Houses Let underSecure Tenancies
Part I Grounds on which Court may Order Possession if it Considers it Reasonable
Part V Approval of Redevelopment Schemes for Purposes of Ground 10A
Absolute ground for possession for anti-social behaviour: serious offences
7.An offence under section 1 of the Infant Life (Preservation)...
11.An offence under either of the following sections of the...
12.An offence under any of the following provisions of the...
13.An offence under either of the following sections of the...
14.An offence under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime...
14A.An offence under section 75A of the Serious Crime Act...
Grounds for Withholding Consent to Assignment by Way of Exchange
Consultation before Disposal to Private Sector Landlord
Exceptions to the Right to Buy
Conveyance of Freehold and Grant of Lease in Pursuance of Right to Buy
Land Registration and Related Matters where Right to Buy Preserved
Superseded Contributions, Grants, Subsidies, &c.
Part I Loans Under the Housing (Rural Workers) Acts 1926 to 1942
The Housing (Rural Workers) Acts 1926 to 1942, and any...
Part III Contributions for Improvement of Dwellings by Housing Authorities
Local Authority Mortgage Interest Rates
Vesting of Mortgaged House in Authority Entitled to Exercise Power of Sale
Provisions with Respect to Advances under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts 1899 to 1923
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