Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

PART VIII E+W AREA IMPROVEMENT

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. VIII (ss. 239–263): by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 98(1) it is provided that the provisions of Part VII of that Act shall have effect in place of Part VIII of this Act

[F1 Supplementary provisions] E+W

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 259A, 259B inserted by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 21(1)

260 Powers of entry. E+W

(1) A person authorised by the local housing authority or the Secretary of State may at any reasonable time, on giving 24 hours’ notice of his intention to the occupier, and to the owner if the owner is known, enter premises—

(a) for the purposes of survey and examination where is appears to the authority or the Secretary of State that survey or examination is necessary in order to determine whether any powers under this Part should be exercised; or

(b) for the purpose of survey or valuation where the authority are authorised by this Part to purchase the premises compulsorily.

(2) An authorisation for the purposes of this section shall be in writing stating the particular purpose or purposes for which the entry is authorised.