PART XVI ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING

Eligibility for assistance

527 Eligibility for assistance.

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).