Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

PART IX E+W SLUM CLEARANCE

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 11

C2 Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)

C3 Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190(1), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xxxii), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58

Demolition orders E+W

275 Demolition orders: substitution of closing order to permit use otherwise than for human habitation. E+W

(1) If an owner of [F1 any premises] in respect of which a demolition order has become operative, or any other person who has an interest in [F2 the premises], submits proposals to the local housing authority for the use of [F2 the premises] for a purpose other than human habitation, the authority may if they think fit to do so determine the demolition order and make a closing order as respects [F2 the premises].

(2) The authority shall serve notice that the demolition order has been determined, and a copy of the closing order, on [F3 every person on whom they would be required by section 268 to serve a copy of a closing order made under section 264].

Textual Amendments

F1 Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 21(1)(a)

F2 Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 21(1)(b)

F3 Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 21(2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 275(1) extended by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 58, Sch. 2 para. 1(1)