Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

PART XVI E+W ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. XVI (Ss. 527–577) amended by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 57(7), Sch. 13 paras. 22 and 23 as substituted by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 61

C2 Pt. XVI (Ss. 527–577) modified by S.I. 1986/797, regs. 2, 3–18

C3 Pt. XVI (Ss. 527–577): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)

Pt. XVI (ss. 527-577) extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 39, 66(2)(b), Sch. 13 para. 21(e) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5))

Pt. XVI (ss. 527-577) modified (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/401, art. 18, Sch. para. 8(d)

Eligibility for assistance E+W

527 Eligibility for assistance. E+W

A person is eligible for assistance under this Part in respect of a dwelling if—

(a) he is an individual who is not a trustee, a trustee for beneficiaries who are all individuals or a personal representative,

(b) the dwelling is a defective dwelling within the meaning of this Part by virtue of a designation under section 528 (designation by Secretary of State) or section 559 (designation under local scheme),

(c) he holds a relevant interest in the dwelling, as defined in section 530, and

(d) the conditions specified in section 531 (conditions of eligibility: disposal by public sector authority, &c.) are satisfied;

but subject to section 533 (exceptions to eligibility).