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(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;]
[F2[F3but does not include Scottish Homes.]]
(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 society registered under the M1Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 [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
F1Words added by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), ss. 1, 3(3), Sch. 2 para. 6
F2Words in s. 1(1) repealed (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(2); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3) (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)
F3Words added by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), ss. 1, 3(3), Sch. 2 para. 6
F4Words in s. 1(2) repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt.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))
Marginal Citations
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.
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F5S. 2A repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pts.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))
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“registered housing association” means a housing association registered in the register [F7of social landlords maintained under section 57 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)],
[F8“registered social landlord” has the same meaning as in Part I of the Housing Act 1996, and]
“unregistered”, in relation to a housing association, means neither registered in the register [F9of social landlords maintained under section 57 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)].]
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)
F8Words 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)
F9Words in s. 2B substituted (S.) (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp. 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 11(3)(a), S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II Table (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F10S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F11S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F12S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F13S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F14S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F15S. 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)
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[F19(1A)Subject to section 10, the consent of the relevant Corporation is required for any disposition of grant-aided land (as defined in Schedule 1) by an unregistered housing association; and for this purpose “the relevant Corporation” means,—
(a)if the land is in England, the Housing Corporation;
(b)if the land is in Scotland, Scottish Homes; and
(c)if the land is in Wales, [F20the Secretary of State].]
(2)[F21Consent 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 [F22consent] under this section is valid in favour of a person claiming under the association notwithstanding that [F22that 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).
F23(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)For the purposes of this section “disposition” means sale, lease, mortgage, charge or any other disposal.
[F24(6)References in this section to consent are references,—
(a)in the case of the Housing Corporation F25. . ., to consent given by order under the seal of the Corporation; and
(b)in the case of [F26the Secretary of State or]Scottish Homes, to consent in writing.]]
Textual Amendments
F16Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 2
F17S. 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)
F18S. 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.)
F19S. 9(1A) substituted for s. 9(1) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 7(1)
F20Words in s. 9(1A)(c) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 24(2) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5
F21Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 15(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(10)
F22Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 7(2)(a)(b)
F23S. 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.)
F24S. 9(6) added by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 7(3)
F25Words in s. 9(6)(a) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 24(3)(a), Sch. 18 Pt. VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5
F26Words in s. 9(6)(b) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 24(3)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5
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))
C2S. 9 amended by (E.W.) Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 173(6)(7); Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s.81(7); modified by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 58(3)(4); excluded by (E.W.) Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61) s. 105(6), s 133(6)(7); (Scotland) Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), s. 63(3)
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.
C4S. 9(1A)(a) modified (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), 3, Sch. para. 3 (with art. 6) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))
C5S. 9(6)(a) modified (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), 3, Sch. para. 3 (with art. 6) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))
(1)A disposition by an unregistered housing association which is a charity is not within section 9 if by virtue of [F28sections 36 and 38 of the Charities Act 1993] it cannot be made without an order of the court or the [F29Charity Commission] ; but [F30before making an order in such a case the [F29Charity Commission] shall consult,—
(a)in the case of dispositions of land in England, the Housing Corporation;
(b)in the case of dispositions of land in Scotland, Scottish Homes; and
(c)in the case of dispositions of land in Wales, [F31the Secretary of State].]
(2)A letting F32. . . 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 [F33Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985] or [F34paragraphs 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) [F35or
(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, or
(e)a letting of land in Scotland under what would be an assured tenancy but for any of paragraphs 3 to 8 and 12 of Schedule 4 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988.]
(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
F27S. 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)
F28Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.8.1993) by 1993 c. 10, ss. 98(1), 99(1), Sch. 6 para. 21(2).
F29Words 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.
F30Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 8(1)
F31Words in s. 10(1)(c) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 25; S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5
F32Words 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))
F33Words 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)
F34Words “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)
F35Words in s. 10(2) inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 8(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C6S. 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))
C7S. 10(1)(a) modified (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), 3, Sch. para. 3 (with art. 6) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))
Textual Amendments
F36S. 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)
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
F37S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F38S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F39S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F40S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F41S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F42S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F43S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F44S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F45S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F46S. 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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F47S. 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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F48S. 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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F49S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F50S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F51S. 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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F52S. 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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F53S. 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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F54S. 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)
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F55S. 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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F56S. 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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F57S. 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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F58S. 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
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F59S. 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)
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F60S. 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)
Any of the [F62following [F63, that is to say, the Housing Corporation, the Secretary of State] or Scottish Homes,]may enter into an agreement with the others or either of them for the provision of services of any description by the one to the other or others on such terms, as to payment or otherwise, as the parties to the agreement consider appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F61S. 33A inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 24
F62Words in s. 33A substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(19)
F63Words in s. 33A substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 26 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C8S. 33A: 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))
C9S. 33A modified (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), 3, Sch. para. 3 (with art. 6) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))
(1)Where a housing association wishes to erect houses [F64in 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 M2Housing 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
F64Words in s. 34(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(2), Sch. 8 para. 6(1) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 para. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1
Marginal Citations
(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—
[F65(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 [F66Corporation]) 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 [F67[F68section 36 of the Charities Act 1993] (restrictions on dispositions of charity land)] where the housing trust is a charity.
Textual Amendments
F65S. 35(2)(a) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(20)
F66Word substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 2
F67Words in s. 35(2)(c) substituted (1.1.1993) by Charities Act 1992 (c. 41), s. 78(2), Sch. 6 para. 13(3); S.I. 1992/1900, art. 2 Sch. 3.
F68Words in s. 35(2)(c) substituted (1.8.1993) by 1993 c. 10, ss. 98(1), 99(1), Sch. 6 para. 21(4).
(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.
Textual Amendments
F69S. 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)
Textual Amendments
F70S. 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)
In this Part—
(a)“charity” has the same meaning as in [F72the Charities Act 1993]; and
F73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F71By 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), it is provided that ss. 36A-40 be repealed (S.) (1.11.2001)
F72Words in s. 38(a)(b) substituted (1.8.1993) by 1993 c. 10, ss. 98(1), 99(1), Sch. 6 para. 21(5)(a)(b).
F73S. 38(b) repealed (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 4(2)(3))
In this Part—
[F75“assured tenancy” has, in England and Wales, the same meaning as in Part I of the Housing Act 1988 and, in Scotland, the same meaning as in Part II of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988;
“assured agricultural occupancy” has the same meaning as in Part I of the Housing Act 1988.]
[F76“mental disorder” has the same meaning as in [F77the M3Mental Health Act 1983 or] the M4Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984;]
“secure tenancy” has the same meaning as in section 79 of the M5Housing Act 1985 or [F7844 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987];]
F79. . .
Textual Amendments
F74S. 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)
F75Definitions inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 25
F76S. 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))
F77S. 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))
F78S. 39: by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), 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, SIF 61), 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”
F79S. 39: definition repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Gp. 2.
Marginal Citations
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):—
[F81appropriate registrar (in relation to a society registered under the 1965 Act). | section 37] |
[F82assured agricultural occupancy] | [F82section 39] |
[F82assured tenancy] | [F82section 39] |
[F81bank | section 106] |
charge (in relation to Scotland) | section 106 |
charity | section 38(a) |
[F81committee (in relation to a society registered under the 1965 Act) | section 37] |
[F81compulsory disposal (in Schedule 2) | paragraph 6 of that Schedule] |
co-operative housing association | section 1(2) |
[F81co-opted member (in relation to the committee of a society registered under the 1965 Act) | section 37] |
[F81the Companies Act | section 106] |
F83. . . | F83. . . |
[F81dissolved under the 1965 Act (in relation to a society registered under that Act) | section 37] |
district (of a local housing authority) | section 104(2) |
[F81dwelling | section 106] |
[F81eligible for registration (in relation to a housing association) | section 4] |
[F81exempted disposal (in Schedule 2) | paragraph 5 of that Schedule] |
[F81friendly society | section 106] |
fully mutual (in relation to a housing association) | section 1(2) |
[F81hostel | section 106] |
house | section 106 |
[F81housing activities | section 106] |
housing association | section 1(1) |
. . . F84 | . . . F84 |
housing trust | section 2 |
[F81insurance company | section 106] |
local housing authority | section 104 |
[F81member of family | section 105] |
[F81mental disorder | section 39] |
mortgage (in relation to Scotland) | section 106 |
[F81the 1965 Act | section 37] |
[F81register, registered, registration and unregistered (in relation to a housing association) | section [F85 3]] |
[F81registered charity | section 38(b)] |
[F86registered social landlord | section 2B] |
[F81relevant disposal (in Schedule 2) | paragraph 4 of that Schedule] |
. . . F84 | . . . F84 |
secure tenancy | section 39 |
[F81shared ownership lease | section 106] |
[F87shared ownership agreement (in relation to Scotland)] | [F87section 106] |
[F81standard scale | section 39] |
[F81trustee savings bank | section 106] |
[F88unregistered (in relation to a housing association) | section 2B]] |
Textual Amendments
F80S. 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)
F81S. 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))
F82Entries inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 26(a)
F83S. 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))
F84Entry repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18
F85Figure substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 26(c)
F86S. 40: entry inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(a)
F87Entry inserted (S.) by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(4)
F88S. 40: entry inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(b)
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