C1C2C3PART IX SLUM CLEARANCE

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

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.

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In subsection (2) “statutory undertakers” means persons authorised by an enactment, or by an order, rule or regulation made under an enactment, to construct, work or carry on a railway, canal, inland navigation, dock, harbour, tramway, gas, . . . F1, . . . F2 or other public undertaking.