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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Miscellaneous powers of other authorities and bodies

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Housing Act 1985, Cross Heading: Miscellaneous powers of other authorities and bodies is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Miscellaneous powers of other authorities and bodiesE+W

30 Application of provisions to [F1development] corporations, etc.E+W

(1)The following provisions apply in relation to a [F2development] corporation as they apply in relation to a local housing authority—

  • section 25 (increase of rent where tenancy not secure), and

  • section 26 (financial assistance towards tenants’ removal expenses).

[F3(1A)Section 25 also applies in relation to the new towns residuary body as it applies in relation to a local housing authority.]

F4(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31 Power of bodies corporate to sell or let land for housing purposes.E+W

A body corporate holding land may sell, exchange or lease the land for the purpose of providing housing of any description at such price, or for such consideration, or for such rent, as having regard to all the circumstances of the case is the best that can reasonably be obtained, notwithstanding that a higher price, consideration or rent might have been obtained if the land were sold, exchanged or leased for the purpose of providing housing of another description or for a purpose other than the provision of housing.

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