Part IE+W+S Regulation of Housing Associations

IntroductoryE+W+S

1 Meaning of “housing association” and related expressions.E+W+S

(1)In this Act “housing association” means a society, body of trustees or company—

(a)which is established for the purpose of, or amongst whose objects or powers are included those of, providing, constructing, improving or managing, or facilitating or encouraging the construction or improvement of, housing accommodation, and

(b)which does not trade for profit or whose constitution or rules prohibit the issue of capital with interest or dividend exceeding such rate as may be prescribed by the Treasury, whether with or without differentiation as between share and loan capital [F1;

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(2)In this Act “fully mutual”, in relation to a housing association, means that the rules of the association—

(a)restrict membership to persons who are tenants or prospective tenants of the association, and

(b)preclude the granting or assignment of tenancies to persons other than members;

and “co-operative housing association” means a fully mutual housing association which is a [F3registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014] [F4(in this part referred to as “the 1965 Act”)].

(3)In this Act “self-build society” means a housing association whose object is to provide, for sale to, or occupation by, its members, dwellings built or improved principally with the use of its members’ own labour.

Textual Amendments

F2Words in s. 1(1) repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(2); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3) (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F4Words in s. 1(2) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

2 Meaning of “housing trust”.E+W+S

In this Act “housing trust” means a corporation or body of persons which—

(a)is required by the terms of its constituent instrument to use the whole of its funds, including any surplus which may arise from its operations, for the purpose of providing housing accommodation, or

(b)is required by the terms of its constituent instrument to devote the whole, or substantially the whole, of its funds to charitable purposes and in fact uses the whole, or substantially the whole, of its funds for the purpose of providing housing accommodation.

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Textual Amendments

F5S. 2A repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pts. I, II (with art. 4(2)(3))

[F62B Meaning of “registered housing association”, “registered social landlord” etc.E+W+S

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

Textual Amendments

F6S. 2B inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(2)

F7Words in s. 2B substituted (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp. 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(3)(c), S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II Table (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F9Words in s. 2B repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp. 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(3)(b), S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II Table (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

RegistrationE+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F14S. 3 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F15S. 4 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F16S. 5 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F17S. 6 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F18S. 7 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Disposal of landE+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F19S. 8 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

[F219 [F20Control of disposals by unregistered housing associations]E+W

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[F23(1A)Subject to section 10, the consent of [F24the relevant regulator] is required for any disposition of grant-aided land (as defined in Schedule 1) by an unregistered housing association; and for this purpose “[F24the relevant regulator]” means,—

[F25(a)if the land is in England, the Regulator of Social Housing, and

(b)if the land is in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.]]

(2)[F26Consent under this section] may be so given—

(a)generally to all housing associations or to a particular housing association or description of association;

(b)in relation to particular land or in relation to a particular description of land;

and may be given subject to conditions.

(3)A disposition by a housing association which requires [F27consent] under this section is valid in favour of a person claiming under the association notwithstanding that [F27that consent] has not been given; and a person dealing with the association, or with a person claiming under the association, shall not be concerned to see or inquire whether any such consent has been given.

This subsection has effect subject to section 12 (avoidance of certain dispositions of houses without consent).

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(5)For the purposes of this section “disposition” means sale, lease, mortgage, charge or any other disposal.

[F29(6)Consent under this section must be in writing.]]

Textual Amendments

F21S. 9 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4), S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F22S. 9(1) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F25S. 9(1A)(a)(b) substituted for s. 9(1A)(a)-(c) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 9(2)(b); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F26Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 15(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(10)

F28S. 9(4) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 9: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

C3S. 9(1)(1A) excluded (E.W.) (1.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 37, Sch. 10 para. 1(2)(b) (with ss. 56(6), 94(2), 95); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 5.

[F3010 Dispositions excepted from s. 9.E+W

(1)A disposition by an unregistered housing association which is a charity is not within section 9 if by virtue of [F31sections 117 to 121 and 124 of the Charities Act 2011] it cannot be made without an order of the court or the [F32Charity Commission]; but [F33before making an order in such a case the [F32Charity Commission] shall consult,—

[F34(a)in the case of dispositions of land in England, the Regulator of Social Housing, and

(b)in the case of dispositions of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.]]

(2)A letting F35... by an unregistered housing association which is a housing trust, is not within section 9 if it is—

(a)a letting of land under a secure tenancy, or

(b)a letting of land under what would be a secure tenancy but for any of paragraphs 2 to 12 of [F36Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985] or [F37paragraphs 1 to 8 of Schedule 2 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987] (tenancies excepted from being secure tenancies for reasons other than that they are long leases) [F38or

(c)a letting of land under an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy, or

(d)a letting of land in England or Wales under what would be an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy but for any of paragraphs 4 to 8 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1988, F39...

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[F40(f)a letting of land under a tenancy or licence that is an occupation contract, or

(g)a letting of land under a tenancy or licence under what would be an occupation contract if notice had been given (see Schedule 2 to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 1)), other than a long tenancy within the meaning of letting of the type described in paragraph 8 of that Schedule (meaning of long tenancies).]

(3)The grant by an unregistered housing association which does not satisfy the landlord condition in section 80 of the Housing Act 1985 (bodies which are capable of granting secure tenancies) of a lease for a term ending within the period of seven years and three months beginning on the date of the grant is not within section 9 unless—

(a)there is conferred on the lessee (by the lease or otherwise) an option for renewal for a term which, together with the original term, would expire outside that period, or

(b)the lease is granted wholly or partly in consideration of a fine.

(4)In subsection (3) the expression “lease” includes an agreement for a lease and a licence to occupy, and the expressions “grant” and “term” shall be construed accordingly.]

Textual Amendments

F30S. 10 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, ss. 112, 113, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F31Words in s. 10(1) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 45 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

F32Words in s. 10(1) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 78; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

F34S. 10(1)(a)(b) substituted for s. 10(1)(a)-(c) (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 10(2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F35Words in s. 10(2) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F36Words beginning “Schedule 1” substituted (E.W.) (retrospectively1.4.1986) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 10(6)(9)

F37Words “1 to 8 of Schedule 2 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987” substituted by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), s. 72, Sch. 9 para. 6(a) and “paragraphs 1 to 8 of Schedule 2 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987”substituted (S.) by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 31(2)

F39S. 10(2)(e) and preceding word repealed (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 10(3), Sch. 16; S.I. 2010/862, arts. 2, 3 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5S. 10: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

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Textual Amendments

F41S. 11 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

[F4212Avoidance of certain disposals of houses without consent.E+W

A disposal of a house by a housing association made without the consent required by section 9 is void unless—

(a)the disposal is to an individual (or to two or more individuals), and

(b)the disposal does not extend to any other house.]

Textual Amendments

F42S. 12 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Control of payments to members, etc.E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F43S. 13 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F44S. 14 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F45S. 15 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F46S. 15A repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Constitution, change of rules, amalgamation and dissolutionE+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F47S. 16 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F48S. 17 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F49S. 18 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F50S. 19 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F51S. 20 repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3).

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Textual Amendments

F52S. 21 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F53S. 22 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F54S. 23 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Accounts and auditE+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F55S. 24 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F56S. 25 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F57S. 26 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4), S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F58S. 27 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F59S. 27A repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Inquiries into affairs of housing associationsE+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F60S. 28 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F61S. 29 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F62S. 30 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

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Textual Amendments

F63S. 31 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)S

F6432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F64S. 32 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

MiscellaneousE+W+S

F6533. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F65S. 33 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F6633A Provision of services between the Corporations.E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

34 Provision of land by county councils.E+W

(1)Where a housing association wishes to erect houses [F67in England]which in the opinion of the Secretary of State are required and the local housing authority in whose district the houses are proposed to be built are unwilling to acquire land with a view to selling or leasing it to the association, the county council, on the application of the association, may acquire land for that purpose.

(2)For that purpose the county council may exercise all the powers of a local housing authority under Part II of the M1Housing Act 1985 (provision of housing) in regard to the acquisition and disposal of land; and the provisions of that Act as to the acquisition of land by local housing authorities for the purposes of that Part apply accordingly.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

35 Housing trusts: power to transfer housing to local housing authority.E+W

(1)A housing trust may—

(a)sell or lease to the local housing authority the houses provided by the trust, or

(b)make over to the authority the management of the houses.

(2)So far as subsection (1) confers power to dispose of land—

[F68(za)it does not apply to private registered providers of social housing (on whom power to dispose of land is conferred by section 171 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008);]

[F69(a)it does not apply to registered social landlords (on whom power to dispose of land is conferred by section 8 of the Housing Act 1996);.]

(b)it has effect subject to section 9 (dispositions requiring consent of [F70Corporation]) where the housing trust is an unregistered housing association and the land is grant-aided land (as defined in Schedule 1); and

(c)it has effect subject to [F71sections 117 to 121 of the Charities Act 2011 (restrictions on dispositions of charity land)] where the housing trust is a charity.

36 Housing trusts: functions of Secretary of State with respect to legal proceedings.E+W+S

(1)If it appears to the Secretary of State—

(a)that the institution of legal proceedings is requisite or desirable with respect to any property belonging to a housing trust, or

(b)that the expediting of any such legal proceedings is requisite or desirable,

he may certify the case to the Attorney-General who may institute legal proceedings or intervene in legal proceedings already instituted in such manner as he thinks proper in the circumstances.

(2)Before preparing a scheme with reference to property belonging to a housing trust, the court or body which is responsible for making the scheme shall communicate with the Secretary of State and consider any recommendations made by him with reference to the proposed scheme.

F7236A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F72S. 36A repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.) and repealed (S.) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

SupplementaryE+W+S

F7337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F73S. 37 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3)) and (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F7438Definitions relating to charities.E+W

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74S. 38 omitted (14.3.2012 immediately before the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) comes into force) by virtue of The Charities (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1396), art. 1, Sch. para. 41

[F7539 Minor definitions.E+W

In this Part—

Textual Amendments

F75S. 39 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F77S. 39: definition of “mental disorder” repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F78S. 39: words in definition of “mental disorder”repealed (S.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with art. 4(2)(3))

F80S. 39: by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 31(3) it is provided that in the definition of “secure tenancy” for the words “10 of the Tenants'; Rights, Etc. (Scotland) Act 1980” there shall be substituted (S.) the words “44 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987” and by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43), s. 72, Sch. 9 para. 8 it is provided that in s. 39, in the definition of “secure tenancy” for the words “section 10 of the Tenants'; Rights Etc. (Scotland) Act 1980” there shall be substituted the words “44 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987”

F81S. 39: definition repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Gp. 2.

Marginal Citations

[F8240 Index of defined expressions: Part I.E+W

The following Table shows provisions defining or explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used only in the same section or paragraph):—

[F83appropriate registrar (in relation to a society registered under the 1965 Act).section 37]
[F84assured agricultural occupancy][F84section 39]
[F84assured tenancy][F84section 39]
[F83banksection 106]
charge (in relation to Scotland)section 106
charitysection 38(a)
[F83committee (in relation to a society registered under the 1965 Act)section 37]
[F83compulsory disposal (in Schedule 2)paragraph 6 of that Schedule]
co-operative housing associationsection 1(2)
[F83co-opted member (in relation to the committee of a society registered under the 1965 Act)section 37]
[F83the Companies Actsection 106]
F85. . .F85. . .
[F83dissolved under the 1965 Act (in relation to a society registered under that Act)section 37]
district (of a local housing authority)section 104(2)
[F83dwellingsection 106]
[F83eligible for registration (in relation to a housing association)section 4]
[F83exempted disposal (in Schedule 2)paragraph 5 of that Schedule]
[F83friendly societysection 106]
fully mutual (in relation to a housing association)section 1(2)
[F83hostelsection 106]
housesection 106
[F83housing activitiessection 106]
housing associationsection 1(1)
. . . F86 . . . F86
housing trustsection 2
[F83insurance companysection 106]
local housing authoritysection 104
[F83member of familysection 105]
[F83mental disordersection 39]
mortgage (in relation to Scotland)section 106
[F87occupation contract section 39]
[F83the 1965 Actsection 37]
[F83register, registered, registration and unregistered (in relation to a housing association)section [F88 3]]
[F83registered charitysection 38(b)]
[F89registered social landlordsection 2B]
[F83relevant disposal (in Schedule 2)paragraph 4 of that Schedule]
. . . F86 . . . F86
secure tenancysection 39
[F83shared ownership leasesection 106]
[F90shared ownership agreement (in relation to Scotland)][F90section 106]
[F83standard scalesection 39]
[F83trustee savings banksection 106]
[F91unregistered (in relation to a housing association)section 2B]]

Textual Amendments

F82S. 40 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F83S. 40: entries repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F85S. 40: definition of “the Corporation”repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pts. I, II (with art. 4(2)(3))

F89S. 40: entry inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(a)

F91S. 40: entry inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(b)

Part IIE+W+S Housing Association Finance

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8Pt. II (ss. 41–73): power to apply certain functions conferred (E.W.) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(b)(4)

41—51.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F92E+W+S

52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F93E+W+S

Textual Amendments

53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F94E+W+S

Textual Amendments

Deficit grantsE+W+S

54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F95E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F9655. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F96Ss. 55-57 repealed (1.4.1991) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18; S.I. 1989/404, art. 2 and S.I. 1991/954, arts,2, 3 (by art. 3 it is provided that the repeal shall not apply in relation to hostel deficit grants payable to an association for a period which expires before 1.4.1991)

56 F97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F97Ss. 55-57 repealed (1.4.1991) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18; S.I. 1989/404, art. 2 and S.I. 1991/954, arts.2, 3 (by art. 3 it is provided that the repeal shall not apply in relation to hostel deficit grants payable to an association for a period which expires before 1.4.1991)

57 F98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F98Ss. 55-57 repealed (1.4.1991) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18; S.I. 1989/404, art. 2 and S.I. 1991/954, arts.2, 3 (by art. 3 it is provided that the repeal shall not apply in relation to hostel deficit grants payable to an association for a period which expires before 1.4.1991)

Arrangements with local authoritiesE+W+S

[F9958Powers of local authorities to promote and assist housing associations: England and Wales.E+W+S

(1)A local authority may promote the formation or extension of a housing association.

(2)A local authority may for the assistance of a housing association subscribe for share or loan capital of the association.

(3)A local authority may make a loan to an unregistered self-build society for the purpose of enabling it to meet the whole or part of the expenditure incurred, or to be incurred by it, in carrying out its objects.

(4)This section does not apply where the housing association is[F100

(a)a private registered provider of social housing, or

(b)]a registered social landlord (for which corresponding provision is made by section 22 of the Housing Act 1996).]

Textual Amendments

F99S. 58 substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(22)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9S. 58 excluded (1.10.1996) by 1985 c. 69, s. 58(4) (as substituted by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(22))

[F10159 Powers of local authorities to promote and assist housing associations: Scotland.S

(1)A local authority F102. . . may promote the formation or extension of or, subject to section 60 (assistance restricted to registered housing associations), assist a housing association whose objects include the erection, improvement or management of housing accommodation.

(2)A local authority F102. . . may, with the consent of and subject to any regulations or conditions made or imposed by the Secretary of State, for the assistance of such an association—

(a)make grants or loans to the association,

(b)subscribe for share or loan capital of the association, or

(c)guarantee or join in guaranteeing the payment of the principal of, and interest on, money borrowed by the association (including money borrowed by the issue of loan capital) or of interest on share capital issued by the association,

on such terms and conditions as to rate of interest and repayment or otherwise and on such security as the local authority F102. . . think fit.

(3)A term of an agreement for such a grant or loan is void if it purports to relate to the rent payable in respect of a house to which the agreement relates or the contributions payable towards the cost of maintaining such a house.

(4)Regulations under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

[F103(5)Sections 6, 15, 320 and 329 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (general provisions with respect to housing functions of local authorities etc.) apply in relation to this section and section 61, as they apply in relation to the provisions of that Act.]]

Textual Amendments

F101S. 59 repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4), S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F10460. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F104S. 60 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3)) and repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

[F10561 Power of local housing authority to supply furniture to housing association tenants.E+W

(1)A local housing authority may sell, or supply under a hire-purchase agreement, furniture to the occupants of houses provided by a housing association under arrangements made with the authority, and may buy furniture for this purpose.

(2)In this section “hire-purchase agreement” means a hire-purchase agreement or conditional sale agreement within the meaning of the M5Consumer Credit Act 1974.

[F106(3)This section does not apply where the housing association is [F107

(a)a private registered provider of social housing, or

(b)]a registered social landlord (for which corresponding provision is made by section 22 of the Housing Act 1996).]]

Textual Amendments

F105S. 61 repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II Table (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F106S. 61(3) inserted (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(23)

Marginal Citations

62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F108E+W+S

Textual Amendments

63—66.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F109E+W+S

Textual Amendments

Loans by Public Works Loan CommissionersE+W+S

F11067. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

Textual Amendments

F110S. 67 repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

68 [F111Local loans made by the Treasury]: Scotland.E+W+S

(1)The [F112Treasury] may lend money to a [F113registered housing association]

(a)for the purpose of constructing or improving, or facilitating or encouraging the construction or improvement of, houses,

(b)for the purchase of houses, and

(c)for the purchase and development of land.

[F114(1A)Any loan made under subsection (1) is a local loan for the purposes of section 3 of the National Loans Act 1968 (see Schedule 4 to that Act).]

(2)A loan for any of those purposes shall be secured with interest by a heritable security over—

(a)the land in respect of which that purpose is to be carried out, and

(b)such other land, if any, as may be offered as security for the loan;

and the money lent shall not exceed three-quarters (or, if the payment of the principal of and interest on the loan is guaranteed by a local authority, nine-tenths) of the value, to be ascertained to the satisfaction of the [F112Treasury], of the estate or interest in the land proposed to be burdened.

(3)Loans may be made by instalments as the building of houses or other work on the land burdened under subsection (2) progresses (so, however, that the total loans do not at any time exceed the amount specified in that subsection); and the heritable security may be granted accordingly to secure such loans so to be made.

(4)If the loan exceeds two-thirds of the value referred to in subsection (2), and is not guaranteed as to principal and interest by a local authority, the [F112Treasury] shall require, in addition to such a heritable security as is mentioned in that subsection, such further security as they may think fit.

(5)Subject to subsection (6), the period for repayment of a loan under this section shall not exceed 40 years, and no money shall be lent on the security of any land unless the estate or interest proposed to be burdened is either ownership or a lease of which a period of not less than 50 years remains unexpired at the date of the loan.

(6)Where a loan under this section is made for the purposes of carrying out a scheme for the provision of houses approved by the Secretary of State, the maximum period for the repayment of the loan is 50 instead of 40 years, and money may be lent on heritable security over a lease [F115registered or] recorded under the M6Registration of Leases (Scotland) Act 1857 of which a period of not less than ten years in excess of the period fixed for the repayment of the loan remains unexpired at the date of the loan.

MiscellaneousE+W+S

69 Power to vary or terminate certain agreements with housing associations.E+W+S

(1)This section applies to agreements of the following descriptions—

(a)an agreement for a loan to a housing association by the Housing Corporation under section 2 of the M7Housing Act 1964 [F116[F117(including such an agreement under which rights and obligations have been transferred to Housing for Wales [F118and then to the Secretary of State])];][F116under which rights and obligations have been transferred to the Regulator of Social Housing;]

(b)an agreement which continues in force under Part I of Schedule 4 (arrangements with local authority for the provision or improvement of housing);

(c)an agreement to which Part II of Schedule 4 applies (subsidy agreements with local authorities);

(d)an agreement which continues in force under Part III of Schedule 4 (special arrangements with the Secretary of State);

[F119(e)an agreement for a loan or grant to a housing association under section 58(2) or 59(2) (financial assistance by local authorities);]

(f)a scheme which continues in force under Part V of Schedule 5 (schemes for unification of grant conditions).

[F120[F121(g)an agreement for a loan or grant to a registered housing association under section 24 of the Local Government Act 1988 (power to provide financial assistance for privately let housing accommodation).]]

(2)[F122If any person (other than the Secretary of State) who is a party to an agreement to which this section applies makes an application to the Secretary of State, he] may, if he thinks fit, direct—

(a)that the agreement shall have effect with such variations, determined by him or agreed by the parties, as may be specified in the direction, or

(b)that the agreement shall be terminated.

[F123and where the Secretary of State is a party to such an agreement, he may agree that it shall have effect with any variations or that it shall be terminated.]

[F124[F125(2A)In the case of an agreement under which rights and obligations have been transferred to Housing for Wales [F126and then to the Secretary of State], the reference to a party to the agreement includes a reference to [F127the Secretary of State].]]

[F128(2B)In the case of an agreement under which rights and obligations have been transferred to the Regulator of Social Housing, the reference to a party to the agreement includes a reference to the Regulator of Social Housing.]

(3)No variation shall be directed under subsection (2) which would have the effect of including in an agreement a term—

(a)limiting the aggregate amount of rents payable in respect of dwellings to which the agreement relates or contributions towards the cost of maintaining such dwellings, or

(b)specifying a limit which the rent of a dwelling is not to exceed.

This subsection does not extend to Scotland.

(4)No variation shall be directed under subsection (2) which would have the effect of including in an agreement a term relating to the rent payable in respect of a house to which the agreement relates or contributions towards the cost of maintaining such a house.

This subsection extends to Scotland only.

Textual Amendments

F118Words in s. 69(1)(a) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 27(2) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F119S. 69(1)(e) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 55(1), 227, Sch. 3 para. 4, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F120S. 69(1)(g) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 55(1), 227, Sch. 3 para. 4, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F122Words in s. 69(2) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 27(3)(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F123Words in s. 69(2) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 27(3)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F126Words in s. 69(2A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 27(4)(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F127Words in s. 69(2A) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 27(4)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11S. 69: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

Marginal Citations

[F129[F13069A Land subject to housing management agreement.E+W+S

A housing association is not entitled to a [F131grant under section 50 (housing association grant) or section 51 (revenue deficit grant) of the Housing Act 1988] in respect of land comprised in—

(a)a management agreement within the meaning of the Housing Act 1985 (see sections 27(2) and 27B(4) of that Act: delegation of housing management functions by certain authorities), or

(b)an agreement to which section [F13222 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987] applies (agreements for exercise by housing co-operatives of certain local authority housing functions).]]

Textual Amendments

F131Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 29 (which substitution has a saving in S.I. 1989/404, arts. 3(c)(ii), 4)

F132Words “22 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987” substituted (S.) for “5 of the Housing Rents and Subsidies (Scotland) Act 1975” by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c.26, SIF 61), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 31(8)

70 Continuation of arrangements under repealed enactments.E+W+S

The provisions of Schedule 4 have effect in relation to certain arrangements affecting housing associations which continue in force despite the repeal of the enactments under or by reference to which they were made, as follows—

71 Superseded contributions, subsidies and grants.E+W+S

The provisions of Schedule 5 have effect with respect to superseded subsidies, contributions and grants, as follows—

Supplementary provisionsE+W+S

[F13372 Minor definitions.S

In this Part—

Textual Amendments

F133S. 72 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F134Definitions repealed by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5), 120(1)(2), Sch. 18 Pt. I para. 19(2), Sch. 19 Pt. I

73 Index of defined expressions: Part II.E+W+S

The following Table shows provisions defining or explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression in the same section);—

. . . F135 . . . F135
. . . F136 . . . F136
. . . F136 . . . F136
co-operative housing associationsection 1(2)
dwellingsection 106
[F137fully mutual (in relation to a housing association)][F137section 1(2)]
[F137heritable security][F137section 106]
hostelsection 106
. . . F138 . . . F138
housesection 106
[F137housing activities][F137section 106]
housing associationsection 1(1)
. . . F138 . . . F138
. . . F138 . . . F138
local authoritysection 106
local housing authoritysection 104
. . . F139 . . . F139
F140. . .. . .
[F137registered charity][F137section 72]
[F141registered housing associationsection 2B]
[F142registered social landlordsection 2B]
. . . F135 . . . F135
self-build societysection 1(3)
. . . F143 . . . F143
. . . F135 . . . F135
[F144unregistered (in relation to a housing association)section 2B]

Textual Amendments

F136Entries repealed by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5), 120(1)(2), Sch. 18 Pt. I para. 19(2), Sch. 19 Pt. I

F137S. 73: definitions repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F139Entry repealed by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a), 120(1)(2), Sch. 18 Pt. I para. 19(2), Sch. 19 Pt. I

F140S. 73: definition repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pts. I, II (with savings in art. 4(2)(3))

F141S. 73: definition inserted (S.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(a)

F142S. 73: definition inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(b)

F143By Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 8(2) an entry relating to shared ownership agreement was inserted in s. 73 at the appropriate place and by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18 that entry was repealed

F144S. 73: definition inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(c)

Part IIIE+W[F145 The Housing Corporation][F145Social Housing in Wales]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12Pt. III (ss. 74-102) excluded (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 7, Sch. 1 para. 15(6); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

[F146Functions of the Welsh Ministers] and other general mattersE+W

Textual Amendments

74 The [F147Welsh Ministers]E+W

[F148(1)This Part has effect with respect to the Welsh Ministers.]

F149(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F150(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F151(4)The functions in this Part exercisable by the Welsh Ministers may only be exercised in relation to Wales.]

75 [F152General functions]E+W

(1)The [F153Welsh Ministers] [F154have] the following general functions—

[F155(a)to facilitate the proper performance of the functions of registered social landlords;

(b)to maintain a register of social landlords and to exercise supervision and control over such persons;

(c)to promote and assist the development of self-build societies (other than registered social landlords) and to facilitate the proper performance of the functions, and to publicise the aims and principles, of such societies;]

(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F156

(e)to undertake, to such extent as the [F157Welsh Ministers consider] necessary, the provision (by construction, acquisition, conversion, improvement or otherwise) of dwellings for letting or for sale and of hostels, and the management of dwellings or hostels so provided.

F158(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F159(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F159(1B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2)The [F160Welsh Ministers] shall exercise [F161their] general functions subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act [F162and Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

(3)Subsection (1) is without prejudice to specific functions conferred on the [F163Welsh Ministers] by or under this Act [F164or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

(4)The [F165Welsh Ministers] may do such things and enter into such transactions as are incidental to or conducive to the exercise of any of [F166their] functions, general or specific, under this Act [F164or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

F167(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F168(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F155S. 75(1)(a)-(c) substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 55(1), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F156Ss. 41–51, 75(1)(d) repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18

F162Words in s. 75(2) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(a)

F164Words in s. 75(3)(4) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(b)

F167S. 75(5) repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)), S.I. 2001/566, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C14S. 75: transfer of functions (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

F16976 Directions by the Secretary of State.E+W+S

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76A Realisation of value of Housing Corporation’s loans portfolio.E+W

F170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77 Advisory service.E+W

(1)The [F171Welsh Ministers] may provide an advisory service for the purpose of giving advice on legal, architectural and other technical matters to [F172registered social landlords or unregistered housing associations] and to persons who are forming a housing association or are interested in the possibility of doing so.

(2)The [F173Welsh Ministers] may make charges for the service.

[F174(3)The powers conferred on the Welsh Ministers by subsections (1) and (2) may be exercised by the Welsh Ministers acting jointly with the Regulator of Social Housing.]

F17578 Annual report.E+W+S

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[F176Relevant Authority’s] powers with respect to grants and loansE+W+S

Textual Amendments

F176Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

79 Lending powers.E+W+S

[F177(1)The [F178Welsh Ministers] may lend to a registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build societyF179... for the purpose of enabling the body to meet the whole or part of expenditure incurred or to be incurred by it in carrying out its objects.

(2)The [F180Welsh Ministers] may lend to an individual for the purpose of enabling him to acquire from—

(a)the [F181Welsh Ministers], or

(b)[F182a registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build society,]

a legal estate or interest in a dwelling which he intends to occupy.]

(3)A loan under this section may be by way of temporary loan or otherwise, and the terms of a loan made under subsection (1) may include (though the terms of a loan made under subsection (2) may not) terms for preventing repayment of the loan or part of it before a specified date without the consent of the [F183Welsh Ministers].

[F184(4)Subject to that, the terms of a loan under this section shall be such as the Welsh Ministers determine either generally or in a particular case.]

Textual Amendments

F177S. 79(1)(2) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 35(2) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C17S. 79: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008 for specified purposes) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

80 Security for loans to unregistered self-build societies.E+W+S

(1)Where the [F185Welsh Ministers]

(a)[F186make] a loan to an unregistered self-build society under section 79(1); and

(b)under a mortgage F187... entered into by the society to secure the loan [F188have] an interest as mortgagee or creditor in land belonging to the society,

[F189they may] F190. . . give the society directions with respect to the disposal of the land.

(2)The society shall comply with directions so given so long as the [F191Welsh Ministers continue] to have such an interest in the land.

(3)Directions so given may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions F192... .

F193(3A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)[F194The Welsh Ministers shall not give directions under this section requiring a society to transfer its interest in land to them or any other person unless they are satisfied] that arrangements have been made which will secure that the members of the society receive fair treatment in connection with the transfer.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C19S. 80: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

81 Further advances in case of disposal on shared ownership lease.E+W

Where—

(a)a lease of a dwelling, granted otherwise than in pursuance of the provisions of Part V of the M8Housing Act 1985 (the right to buy) relating to shared ownership leases, contains a provision to the like effect as that required by paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to that Act (terms of shared ownership lease: right of tenant to acquire additional shares), and

(b)the [F195Welsh Ministers have], in exercise of any of [F196their] powers, left outstanding or advanced any amount on the security of the dwelling,

that power includes power to advance further amounts for the purpose of assisting the tenant to make payments in pursuance of that provision.

82 Loans made under s. 2 of the Housing Act 1964.E+W+S

Schedule 7 (further powers of [F197Relevant Authority] with respect to land of certain housing associations) applies where a loan has been made to a housing association under section 2 of the M9Housing Act 1964 and the loan has not been repaid.

Textual Amendments

F197Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

Marginal Citations

83 Power to guarantee loans.E+W+S

[F198(1)The Welsh Ministers may guarantee the repayment of the principal of, and the payment of interest on, sums borrowed by registered social landlords or unregistered self-build societies.

(2)A guarantee may be subject to terms and conditions.]

[F199(3A)The aggregate amount outstanding in respect of—

(a)loans for [F200which the Welsh Ministers (or National Assembly for Wales, Secretary of State or Housing for Wales) have] given a guarantee under this section, and

(b)payments made [F201by the Welsh Ministers (or National Assembly for Wales, Secretary of State or Housing for Wales) in] meeting an obligation arising by virtue of such a guarantee and not repaid [F202to the Welsh Ministers (or National Assembly for Wales, Secretary of State or Housing for Wales)],

shall not exceed £30 million or such greater sum not exceeding £50 million [F203as the Welsh Ministers may specify by order].]

[F204(4)An order under subsection (3A)—

(a)shall be made by statutory instrument, and

(b)shall not be made unless, a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C24S. 83: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008 for specified purposes) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

84 [F205Agreements to indemnify certain lenders]E+W+S

(1)The [F206Welsh Ministers] may F207. . . enter into an agreement with—

(a)a building society lending on the security of a house, or

(b)a recognised body making a relevant advance on the security of a house,

whereby, in the event of default by the mortgagor, and in circumstances and subject to conditions specified in the agreement, the [F206Welsh Ministers] [F208bind themselves] to indemnify the society or body in respect of the whole or part of the mortgagor’s outstanding indebtedness and any loss or expense falling on the society or body in consequence of the mortgagor’s default.

(2)The agreement may also, if the mortgagor is made party to it, enable or require the [F206Welsh Ministers] in specified circumstances to take a transfer of the mortgage and assume rights and liabilities under it, the building society or recognised body being then discharged in respect of them.

(3)The transfer may be made to take effect—

(a)on terms provided for by the agreement (including terms involving substitution of a new mortgage agreement or modification of the existing one), and

(b)so that the [F206Welsh Ministers] [F209are] treated as acquiring (for and in relation to the purposes of the mortgage) the benefit and burden of all preceding acts, omissions and events.

F210(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5)[F211The Welsh Ministers shall, before entering into an agreement in a form about which they have not] previously consulted under this subsection, consult—

(a)in the case of a form of agreement with a building society, [F212the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulation Authority] and such organisations representative of building societies and local authorities as [F213they think] expedient, and

(b)in the case of a form of agreement with a recognised body, such organisations representative of such bodies and local authorities as [F213they think] expedient.

F214(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F214S. 84(6) repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 16

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C25Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4l) amended by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 57(7), Sch. 13 paras. 22, 23 as substituted by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c.71, SIF 61), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 61

Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4) extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, s. 39, Sch. 13 para. 20(l) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4) modified (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/401, art. 18, Sch. para. 9

85 Meaning of “recognised body” and “relevant advance”.E+W

(1)The expressions “recognised body” and “relevant advance” in section 84 (agreements to indemnify certain lenders) shall be construed in accordance with the following provisions.

(2)A “recognised body” means a body specified, or of a class or description specified, in an order made by statutory instrument by the [F215Welsh Ministers] F216. . ..

(3)Before making such an order varying or revoking an order previously made, the [F215Welsh Ministers] shall give an opportunity for representations to be made on behalf of a recognised body which, if the order were made, would cease to be such a body.

(4)A “relevant advance” means an advance made to a person whose interest in the dwelling is or was acquired by virtue of a conveyance of the freehold or an assignment of a long lease, or a grant of a long lease by—

(5)In subsection (4) “long lease” has the same meaning as in Part V of the M10Housing Act 1985 (the right to buy).

Textual Amendments

F216Words in s. 85(2) repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 227, Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 22(1)(d), Sch. 19 Pt. XIII; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F217Words in s. 85(4) inserted (1.12.2008) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3002), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 34 (with Sch. 2) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

F218Words in s. 85(4) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F220Words in s. 85(4) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(30)

F221Words in s. 85(4) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 39(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C26Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4) amended by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 57(7), Sch. 13 paras. 22, 23 as substituted by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c.71, SIF 61), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 61

Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4) extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, s. 39, Sch. 13 para. 20(l) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

Ss. 84(5)(b), 85(4) modified (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/401, art. 18, Sch. para. 9

Marginal Citations

86 Agreements to indemnify building societies: Scotland.S

(1)[F222Scottish Homes] may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, enter into an agreement with a building society [F223or recognised body] under which [F222Scottish Homes] binds itself to indemnify the building society [F223or recognised body] in respect of—

(a)the whole or part of any outstanding indebtedness of a borrower; and

(b)loss or expense to the building society [F223or recognised body] resulting from the failure of the borrower duly to perform any obligation imposed on him by [F224a] heritable security.

(2)The agreement may also, where the borrower is made party to it, enable or require [F222Scottish Homes] in specified circumstances to take an assignation of the rights and liabilities of the building society [F225or recognised body] under the heritable security.

(3)Approval of the Secretary of State under subsection (1) may be given generally in relation to agreements which satisfy specified requirements, or in relation to individual agreements, and with or without conditions, as he thinks fit, and such approval may be withdrawn at any time on one month’s notice.

(4)Before issuing any general approval under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult with such bodies as appear to him to be representative of islands and district councils, and of building societies, and also with [F222Scottish Homes] and with [F226the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority].

F227(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F228(6)In this section, “recognised body” means a body designated, or of a class or description designated, in an order made under this subsection by statutory instrument by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury.

(7)Before making an order under subsection (6) above varying or revoking an order previously so made, the Secretary of State shall give an opportunity for representations to be made on behalf of a recognised body which, if the order were made, would cease to be such a body.]

[F22987 Financial assistance with respect to formation, management, etc. of certain housing associations.E+W

[F230(1)The [F231Welsh Ministers] may give financial assistance to any person to facilitate the proper performance of the functions of registered social landlords or co-operative housing associations.]

(2)Assistance under this section may be in the form of grants, loans, guarantees or incurring expenditure for the benefit of the person assisted or in such other way as the [F232Welsh Ministers consider appropriate, except that they] may not, in giving any form of financial assistance [F233under this section], purchase loan or share capital in a company.

(3)With respect to financial assistance under this section, the following—

(a)the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for assistance,

(b)the circumstances in which assistance is or is not to be given,

(c)the method for calculating, and any limitations on, the amount of assistance, and

(d)the manner in which, and the time or times at which, assistance is to be given,

shall be such as may be specified by the [F234Welsh Ministers] F235... .

(4)In giving assistance under this section, the [F236Welsh Ministers] may provide that the assistance is conditional upon compliance by the person to whom the assistance is given with such conditions as [F237they] may specify.

(5)Where assistance under this section is given in the form of a grant, subsections (1), (2) and (7) to (9) of section 52 of the Housing Act 1988 (recovery, etc. of grants) shall apply as they apply in relation to a grant to which that section applies, but with the substitution, for any reference in those subsections to the [F238registered] [F239relevant housing association] to which the grant has been given, of a reference to the person to whom assistance is given under this section.

F240(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Extent Information

E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F229S. 87 substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42 SIF 61), s.183

F230S. 87(1) substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 55(1), Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 1996/2402 art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

F233Words in s. 87(2) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 40 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F235Words in s. 87(3) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(b), Sch. 11 para. 1(a), Sch. 16

F238Word in s. 87(5) repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C28S. 87: transfer of functions (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 2 (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

[F241Relevant Authority’s] powers with respect to land and worksE+W+S

Textual Amendments

F241Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

88 Acquisition of land.E+W

(1)The [F242Welsh Ministers] may acquire land by agreement for the purpose of—

(a)selling or leasing it to a [F243registered social landlord] or an unregistered self-build society, or

(b)providing dwellings (for letting or for sale) or hostels,

[F244and the Welsh Ministers may acquire land compulsorily for any such purpose.]

(2)Land may be so acquired by the [F245Welsh Ministers] notwithstanding that it is not immediately required for any such purpose.

[F246(3)The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 applies to the compulsory purchase of land under this section.]

F247(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F247(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

89 Provision of dwellings or hostels and clearance, management and development of land.E+W

(1)The [F248Welsh Ministers] may provide or improve dwellings or hostels on land belonging [F249to them].

(2)The [F248Welsh Ministers] may clear land belonging [F249to them] and carry out other work on the land to prepare it as a building site or estate, including—

(a)the laying out and construction of streets or roads and open spaces, and

(b)the provision of sewerage facilities and supplies of gas, electricity and water.

(3)The [F248Welsh Ministers] may repair, maintain and insure buildings or works on land belonging [F249to them], may generally deal in the proper course of management with such land and buildings or works on it, and may charge for the tenancy or occupation of such land, buildings or works.

(4)The [F248Welsh Ministers] may carry out such operations on, and do such other things in relation to, land belonging [F249to them] as appear [F249to them] to be conducive to facilitating the provision or improvement of dwellings or hostels on the land—

(a)by the [F248Welsh Ministers] [F250themselves], or

(b)by a [F251registered social landlord] or unregistered self-build society.

(5)In the exercise of [F252their] powers under subsection (4) the [F248Welsh Ministers] may carry out any development ancillary to or in connection with the provision of dwellings or hostels, including development which makes provision for buildings or land to be used for commercial, recreational or other non-domestic purposes.

90 Disposal of land.E+W

(1)The [F253Welsh Ministers] may dispose of land in respect of which [F254they have] not exercised [F255their powers] under section 89(1) (provision or improvement of dwellings or hostels) and on which [F254they have] not carried out any such development as is mentioned in section 89(5) [F256(ancillary development) to a registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build society F257....]

(2)The [F258Welsh Ministers] may dispose of land on which dwellings or hostels have been provided or improved in exercise of [F259their powers] under section 89 to—

F262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F263(3)The Welsh Ministers may sell or lease individual dwellings to persons for those persons to occupy.]

[F263(4)The Welsh Ministers may dispose of a building or land intended for use for commercial, recreational or other non-domestic purposes in respect of which development has been carried out by virtue of section 89.]

[F263(5)The Welsh Ministers may dispose of land which is not required for the purposes for which it was acquired.]

Textual Amendments

F256Words in s. 90(1) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 42(2) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F260Words in s. 90(2) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(33)

F261Words in s. 90(2) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 42(3) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F263S.90(3)-(5) substituted for s. 90(3)-(6) (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F26491 Protection of persons deriving title under transactions requiring consent.E+W+S

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The [F265Relevant Authority’s] financesE+W+S

Textual Amendments

F265Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F26492 Borrowing powers.E+W+S

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F26493 Limit on borrowing.E+W+S

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F26494 Treasury guarantees of borrowing.E+W+S

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F26495 Grants to the Housing Corporation.E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F26496 General financial provisions.E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F26497 Accounts and audit.E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acquisition of securities and control of subsidiariesE+W

F26498 Acquisition of securities and promotion of body corporate.E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F26499 Control of subsidiaries.E+W+S

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Supplementary provisionsE+W+S

F266F264100 Scottish Special Housing Association may act as agents for Relevant Authority in Scotland.E+W+S

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101 Minor definitions.E+W+S

In this Part—

Textual Amendments

F267Definition substituted by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5), 120(1), Sch. 18 Pt. I para. 19(4)

102 Index of defined expressions: Part III.E+W

The following Table shows provisions defining or explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression in the same section or paragraph):—

building societysection 101
F269. . .F269. . .
[F270co-operative housing associationsection 1]
dwellingsection 106
financial yearsection 101
heritable securitysection 106
highway (in relation to Scotland)section 101
hostelsection 106
housing associationsection 1(1)
local authoritysection 106
local housing authoritysection 104
new town corporationsection 106
recognised bodysection 85(2)
[F271registered social landlordsection 2B]
relevant advancesection 85(4)
self-build societysection 1(3)
subsidiarysection 101
[F272unregistered (in relation to a housing association)section 2B]
urban development corporationsection 106

Extent Information

E2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F270S. 102: definition inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 34(a)

F271S. 102: definition substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 34(b)

F272S. 102: definition substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 34(c)

102 Index of defined expressions: Part III.S

The following Table shows provisions defining or explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression in the same section or paragraph):—

building societysection 101
F269. . .F269. . .
dwellingsection 106
financial yearsection 101
heritable securitysection 106
highway (in relation to Scotland)section 101
hostelsection 106
housing associationsection 1(1)
local authoritysection 106
local housing authoritysection 104
new town corporationsection 106
recognised bodysection 85(2)
registered (in relation to a housing association)section 3(2)
relevant advancesection 85(4)
self-build societysection 1(3)
subsidiarysection 101
unregistered (in relation to a housing association)section 3(2)
urban development corporationsection 106

Extent Information

E3This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

Textual Amendments

Part IVE+W+S General Provisions

General provisionsE+W+S

103 Application to Isles of Scilly.E+W+S

(1)This Act applies to the Isles of Scilly subject to such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as the Secretary of State may by order direct.

(2)An order shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

104 Local housing authorities.E+W+S

(1)In this Act “local housing authority”—

(a)in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 1 of the M11Housing Act 1985, and

(b)in relation to Scotland, means [F273a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994].

(2)References in this Act to the district of a local housing authority—

(a)in England and Wales shall be construed in accordance with section 2 of the Housing Act 1985, and

(b)in Scotland are to the [F274area of a council mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above].

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

105Members of a persons familyE+W+S

[F275(1)A person is a member of another's family if—

(a)he is the spouse [F276or civil partner] of that person, or he and that person live together as husband and wife, [F277or in a relationship which has the characteristics of the relationship between civil partners] or

(b)he is that person's parent, grandparent, child, grand- child, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.

(2)For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)—

(a)a relationship by marriage [F278 or civil partnership] shall be treated as a relation- ship by blood,

(b)a relationship of the half-blood shall be treated as a relationship of the whole blood,

(c)the stepchild of a person shall be treated as his child, and

(d)an illegitimate child shall be treated as the legitimate child of his mother and reputed father.]

Textual Amendments

F275S. 105 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with savings in art. 4(2)(3))

106 Minor definitions — general.E+W+S

(1)In the application of this Act in England and Wales—

(2)In the application of this Act in Scotland—

[F294trustee savings bank” has the same meaning as in subsection (1).]

F301(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F279S. 106(1): definitions repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))

F281S. 106(1): definition of “housing activities”repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)-(4))

F282S. 106(1): words in definition of “local authority”inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(2), Sch. 8 para. 6(2) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

F283S. 106(1): words in definition of “local authority”substituted (1.10.1994 for specified purposes, 1.4.1995 otherwise) by 1994 c. 29, s. 43, Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 59(a); S.I. 1994/2025, art. 6(2)(e); S.I. 1994/3262, art. 4(1), Sch.

F286Words in s. 106(1) substituted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 85(a) (with s. 247)

F287Words in s. 106(1) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 74(b); S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

F288S. 106(1): words in definition of “local authority”added (1.10.1994 for specified purposes, 1.4.1995 otherwise) by 1994 c. 29, s. 43, Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 59(b); S.I. 1994/2025, art. 6(2)(e); S.I. 1994/3262, art. 4(1), Sch.

F290Words in s. 106(1) inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 85(b) (with s. 247)

F291Words in s. 106(1) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 74(c); S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

F293Words in s. 106(1) omitted (E.W.) (1.12.2008) by virtue of The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3002), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 35, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

F294S. 106(1): definitions repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with art. 4(2)(3))

F298S. 106(1): definition of “housing activities”repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with art. 4(2)-(4))

F299S. 106(2): words in definition of “local authority”substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 143(4); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

F300Definition in s. 106(2) repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4), S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

F301S. 106(3) repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp. 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(4), S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C29S. 106(1) amended (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3218, reg. 82(1), Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 20.

S. 106(1) amended (1.7.1994) by S.I. 1994/1696, reg. 68(1), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 11

Marginal Citations

Final provisionsE+W+S

107 Short title, commencement and extent.E+W+S

(1)This Act may be cited as the Housing Associations Act 1985.

(2)This Act comes into force on 1st April 1986.

(3)The following provisions of this Act apply to England and Wales only—

(4)The following provisions of this Act apply to Scotland only—

(5)This Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.