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Housing Act 1985, Cross Heading: Consent to be withheld if majority of tenants are opposed is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 25 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

[F1 Consent to be withheld if majority of tenants are opposedE+W

Textual Amendments

5(1)The Secretary of State shall not give his consent if [F2the result of a ballot arranged under paragraph 3(4) shows] that a majority of the tenants of the dwelling-houses to which the application relates [F3who voted in the ballot] do not wish the disposal to proceed; but this does not affect his general discretion to refuse consent on grounds relating to whether a disposal has the support of the tenants or on any other ground.E+W

(2)In making his decision the Secretary of State may have regard to any information available to him; and the local authority shall give him such information as to the representations made to them by tenants and others, and other relevant matters, as he may require.]

Textual Amendments

F2Words in Sch. 3A para. 5(1) substituted (22.9.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 294(3)(a), 325(2) (with s. 294(5)(6))

F3Words in Sch. 3A para. 5(1) inserted (22.9.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 294(3)(b), 325(2) (with s. 294(5)(6))

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