C1C2C3PART IX SLUM CLEARANCE
Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)
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 of obstructive buildings
283C4C5Buildings liable to be demolished as “obstructive buildings”.
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In this Part “obstructive building” means a building which, by virtue only of its contact with or proximity to other buildings, is dangerous or injurious to health.
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A building is not liable to be demolished as an obstructive building under the following provisions of this Part if it is—
a
the property of statutory undertakers (unless the building is used for the purposes of a dwelling, showroom or office), or
b
the property of a local authority.
Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 11