302 Management and repair of houses acquired under s. 300 or retained under s. 301E+W
Where a [F1residential building] is acquired by a local housing authority under section 300 or retained by a local housing authority under section 301 for temporary use for housing purposes—
(a)the authority have the like powers in respect of the [F1residential building] as they have in respect of dwellings provided by them under Part II (provision of housing accommodation);
(b)the authority may carry out such works as may from time to time be required for rendering and keeping the [F1residential building] capable of providing accommodation of a standard which is adequate for the time being pending its demolition;
(c)section 8 of the M1Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (implied condition of fitness for human habitation) does not apply to a contract for the letting of the [F2residential building or any flat in the building] by the authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 31(a)
F2Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 31(b)
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