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Housing Act 1985, Section 138B 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

Valid from 18/01/2005

[F1138BEffect of final demolition notice served before completionE+W

(1)This section applies where—

(a)a secure tenant has claimed to exercise the right to buy, but

(b)before the landlord has made to the tenant such a grant as is required by section 138(1) in respect of the claim, a final demolition notice is served on the tenant under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5.

(2)In such a case—

(a)the tenant’s claim ceases to be effective as from the time when the final demolition notice comes into force under that paragraph, and

(b)section 138(1) accordingly does not apply to the landlord, in connection with the tenant’s claim, at any time after the notice comes into force.

(3)Section 138C provides a right to compensation in certain cases where this section applies.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 138A-138C inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss.183(2)(4), 270(3)(a)

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