PART IXE+W SLUM CLEARANCE

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)

Use of condemned houses for temporary housing accommodationE+W

300 Purchase of houses liable to be demolished or closed.E+W

(1)Where the local housing authority would be required under [F1section 264 or] section 265 to make a demolition or closing order in respect of a [F2dwelling-house (not being a flat), a house in multiple occupation (not being a flat in multiple occupation) or the whole of a building], they may, if it appears to them that the [F3dwelling-house, house in multiple occupation or, as the case may be, building] is or can be rendered capable of providing accommodation of a standard which is adequate for the time being, purchase it instead.

(2)Where an authority have determined to purchase [F4any premises] under this section—

(a)they shall serve a notice of their determination on the persons on whom they would have been required by section 268(1) to serve a copy of a demolition or closing order, and

(b)sections 268(2) and [F5269(1), (2), (3) and (6)] (operative date and right of appeal) apply to such a notice as they apply to a demolition or closing order.

(3)At any time after the notice has become operative the authority may purchase the [F6dwelling-house, house in multiple occupation or building] by agreement or be authorised by the Secretary of State to purchase it compulsorily.

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(5)This section does not apply where section 304(1) applies (listed building or building protected pending listing).

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