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Changes over time for: Section 138A


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Point in time view as at 08/05/2017.
Changes to legislation:
Housing Act 1985, Section 138A 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.

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[138AEffect of initial demolition notice served before completionE+W
(1)This section applies where—
(a)an initial demolition notice is served on a secure tenant under Schedule 5A, and
(b)the notice is served on the tenant before the landlord has made to him such a grant as is required by section 138(1) in respect of a claim by the tenant to exercise the right to buy.
(2)In such a case the landlord is not bound to comply with section 138(1), in connection with any such claim by the tenant, so long as the initial demolition notice remains in force under Schedule 5A.
(3)Section 138C provides a right to compensation in certain cases where this section applies.]
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