Housing Associations Act 1985

Part III E+W [F1 The Housing Corporation][F1 Social Housing in Wales]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. III heading substituted (E.W.) 1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 45 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 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.)

[F2 Functions of the Welsh Ministers] and other general matters E+W

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in s. 74 heading substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 46 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

74 The [F3 Welsh Ministers] E+W

[F4 (1) This Part has effect with respect to the Welsh Ministers.]

F5 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F7 (4) The functions in this Part exercisable by the Welsh Ministers may only be exercised in relation to Wales.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in s. 74 heading substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47(d) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F4 S. 74(1) substituted for s. 74(1)(1A) (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F5 S. 74(2) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F6 S. 74(3) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47(b), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F7 S. 74(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47(c) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 S. 74 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, Sch. para. 3(4)) (see S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(b))

75 [F8 General functions] E+W

(1) The [F9 Welsh Ministers] [F10 have] the following general functions—

[F11 (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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12

(e) to undertake, to such extent as the [F13 Welsh 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.

F14 (f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F15 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F16 (1B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) The [F17 Welsh Ministers] shall exercise [F18 their] general functions subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act [F19 and Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

(3) Subsection (1) is without prejudice to specific functions conferred on the [F20 Welsh Ministers] by or under this Act [F21 or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

(4) The [F22 Welsh Ministers] may do such things and enter into such transactions as are incidental to or conducive to the exercise of any of [F23 their] functions, general or specific, under this Act [F21 or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].

F24 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F25 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 S. 75 heading substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(8) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F9 Words in s. 75(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(2)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F10 Word in s. 75(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(2)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F11 S. 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.)

F12 Ss. 41–51, 75(1)(d) repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18

F13 Words in s. 75(1)(e) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(2)(c) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F14 S. 75(1)(f) repealed (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 2 para. 5(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1

F15 S. 75(1A) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(3), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F16 S. 75(1B) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(3), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F17 Words in s. 75(2)-(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F18 Word in s. 75(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(5) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F19 Words in s. 75(2) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(a)

F20 Words in s. 75(2)-(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F21 Words in s. 75(3)(4) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(b)

F22 Words in s. 75(2)-(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F23 Word in s. 75(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(6) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F24 S. 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

F25 S. 75(6) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 48(7), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 S. 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))

F26 76 Directions by the Secretary of State. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F26 S. 76 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 49, Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

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

F27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 S. 76A repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

77 Advisory service. E+W

(1) The [F28 Welsh Ministers] may provide an advisory service for the purpose of giving advice on legal, architectural and other technical matters to [F29 registered 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 [F30 Welsh Ministers] may make charges for the service.

[F31 (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.]

Textual Amendments

F28 Words in s. 77(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(2) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F29 Words in s. 77(1) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(27)

F30 Words in s. 77(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(2) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F31 S. 77(3) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(3) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 77 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))

C5 S. 77: 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))

F32 78 Annual report. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F32 S. 78 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

[F33 Relevant Authority’s] powers with respect to grants and loans E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F33 Words 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

[F34 (1) The [F35 Welsh Ministers] may lend to a registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build societyF36 ... 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 [F37 Welsh Ministers] may lend to an individual for the purpose of enabling him to acquire from—

(a) the [F38 Welsh Ministers], or

(b) [F39 a 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 [F40 Welsh Ministers].

[F41 (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

F34 S. 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

F35 Words in s. 79(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(2)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F36 Words in s. 79(1) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(2)(b), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F37 Words in s. 79(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F38 Words in s. 79(2)(a) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F39 S. 79(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)(c) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F40 Words in s. 79(3) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F41 S. 79(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51(5) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 S. 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))

C7 S. 79 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))

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

(1) Where the [F42 Welsh Ministers]—

(a) [F43 make] a loan to an unregistered self-build society under section 79(1); and

(b) under a mortgage F44 ... entered into by the society to secure the loan [F45 have] an interest as mortgagee or creditor in land belonging to the society,

[F46 they may] F47 . . . 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 [F48 Welsh Ministers continue] to have such an interest in the land.

(3) Directions so given may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions F49 ... .

F50 (3A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) [F51 The 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

F42 Words in s. 80(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F43 Word in s. 80(1)(a) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F44 Words in s. 80(1)(b) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)(c)(i), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F45 Word in s. 80(1)(b) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)(c)(ii) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F46 Words in s. 80(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)(d) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F47 Words in s. 80(1) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 36(2), Sch. 18 Pt. VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F48 Words in s. 80(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(3) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F49 Words in s. 80(3) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 36(3), Sch. 18 Pt. VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F50 S. 80(3A) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(4), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F51 Words in s. 80(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 52(5) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 S. 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))

C9 S. 80 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))

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 M1 Housing 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 [F52 Welsh Ministers have], in exercise of any of [F53 their] 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.

Textual Amendments

F52 Words in s. 81(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 53(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F53 Word in s. 81(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 53(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 S. 81 modified (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))

C11 S. 81: 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))

Marginal Citations

M1 1985 c. 68.

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

Schedule 7 (further powers of [F54 Relevant 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 M2 Housing Act 1964 and the loan has not been repaid.

Textual Amendments

F54 Words 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

M2 1964 c. 56.

83 Power to guarantee loans. E+W+S

[F55 (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.]

[F56 (3A) The aggregate amount outstanding in respect of—

(a) loans for [F57 which 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 [F58 by 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 [F59 to 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 [F60 as the Welsh Ministers may specify by order].]

[F61 (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

F55 S. 83(1)(2) substituted for s. 83(1)-(3) (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(2) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F56 S. 83(3A) inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. III para. 34(2)

F57 Words in s. 83(3A)(a) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(3)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F58 Words in s. 83(3A)(b) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(3)(b)(i) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F59 Words in s. 83(3A)(b) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(3)(b)(ii) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F60 Words in s. 83(3A) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(3)(c) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F61 S. 83(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 54(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12 S. 83 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))

C13 S. 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 [F62 Agreements to indemnify certain lenders] E+W+S

(1) The [F63 Welsh Ministers] may F64 . . . 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 [F63 Welsh Ministers] [F65 bind 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 [F63 Welsh 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 [F63 Welsh Ministers] [F66 are] treated as acquiring (for and in relation to the purposes of the mortgage) the benefit and burden of all preceding acts, omissions and events.

F67 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) [F68 The 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, the [F69 Financial Services Authority] and such organisations representative of building societies and local authorities as [F70 they 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 [F70 they think] expedient.

F71 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F62 S. 84 heading substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(7) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F63 Words in s. 84 substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F64 Words in s. 84(1) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 38(2), Sch. 18 Pt. VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

F65 Words in s. 84(1) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F66 Word in s. 84(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F67 S. 84(4) repealed (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(5), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F68 Words in s. 84(5) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(6)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F69 Words in s. 85(5)(a) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 301

F70 Words in s. 84(5)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(6)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F71 S. 84(6) repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 16

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C14 Ss. 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 [F72 Welsh Ministers] F73 . . ..

(3) Before making such an order varying or revoking an order previously made, the [F72 Welsh 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—

• a local authority,

• a new town corporation,

• [F74 the Welsh Ministers so far as they are or were exercising functions in relation to property transferred (or to be transferred) to them as mentioned in section 36(1)(a)(i) to (iii) of the New Towns Act 1981,]

• an urban development corporation,

• F75 . . .

• F76 ..., or

• a [F77 registered social landlord].[F78 or an advance made to such a person by the [F72 Welsh Ministers] if the conveyance, assignment or grant was made under section 90.]

(5) In subsection (4) “long lease” has the same meaning as in Part V of the M3 Housing Act 1985 (the right to buy).

Textual Amendments

F72 Words in s. 85(2)(3)(4) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F73 Words 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.)

F74 Words 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))

F75 Words 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

F76 Words in s. 85(4) omitted (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 7(3), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F77 Words in s. 85(4) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(30)

F78 Words 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)

C15 Ss. 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

C16 S. 85(4) explained by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 5(1), Sch. 3 para. 5(3)

Marginal Citations

M3 1985 c. 68.

86 Agreements to indemnify building societies: Scotland. S

(1) [F79 Scottish Homes] may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, enter into an agreement with a building society [F80 or recognised body] under which [F79 Scottish Homes] binds itself to indemnify the building society [F80 or 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 [F80 or recognised body] resulting from the failure of the borrower duly to perform any obligation imposed on him by [F81 a] heritable security.

(2) The agreement may also, where the borrower is made party to it, enable or require [F79 Scottish Homes] in specified circumstances to take an assignation of the rights and liabilities of the building society [F82 or 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 [F79 Scottish Homes] and with the [F83 Financial Services Authority].

F84 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F85 (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.]

Textual Amendments

F79 Words in s. 86(1)(2)(4) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(6)

F80 Words inserted by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)(a)(i)

F81 “a” substituted by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)(a)(ii)

F82 Words inserted by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)(b)

F83 Words in s. 86(4) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 302

F84 S. 86(5) repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 16

F85 S. 86(6)(7) added by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)(d)

[F86 87 Financial assistance with respect to formation, management, etc. of certain housing associations. E+W

[F87 (1) The [F88 Welsh 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 [F89 Welsh Ministers consider appropriate, except that they] may not, in giving any form of financial assistance [F90 under 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 [F91 Welsh Ministers] F92 ... .

(4) In giving assistance under this section, the [F93 Welsh Ministers] may provide that the assistance is conditional upon compliance by the person to whom the assistance is given with such conditions as [F94 they] 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 [F95 registered] [F96 relevant housing association] to which the grant has been given, of a reference to the person to whom assistance is given under this section.

F97 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F86 S. 87 substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42 SIF 61), s.183

F87 S. 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.)

F88 Words in s. 87(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(2) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F89 Words in s. 87(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(3) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F90 Words 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

F91 Words in s. 87(3) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(4) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F92 Words 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

F93 Words in s. 87(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(5)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F94 Word in s. 87(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(5)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F95 Word 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))

F96 Words in s. 87(5) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 55(6) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F97 S. 87(6) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 1(b), Sch. 16

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C17 S. 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))

[F98 Relevant Authority’s] powers with respect to land and works E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F98 Words 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 [F99 Welsh Ministers] may acquire land by agreement for the purpose of—

(a) selling or leasing it to a [F100 registered social landlord] or an unregistered self-build society, or

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

[F101 and the Welsh Ministers may acquire land compulsorily for any such purpose.]

(2) Land may be so acquired by the [F102 Welsh Ministers] notwithstanding that it is not immediately required for any such purpose.

[F103 (3) The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 applies to the compulsory purchase of land under this section.]

F104 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F104 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F99 Words in s. 88(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F100 Words in s. 88(1) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(31)

F101 Words in s. 88(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F102 Words in s. 88(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F103 S. 88(3) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F104 S. 88(4)(5) repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8(5), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

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

(1) The [F105 Welsh Ministers] may provide or improve dwellings or hostels on land belonging [F106 to them].

(2) The [F105 Welsh Ministers] may clear land belonging [F106 to 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 [F105 Welsh Ministers] may repair, maintain and insure buildings or works on land belonging [F106 to 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 [F105 Welsh Ministers] may carry out such operations on, and do such other things in relation to, land belonging [F106 to them] as appear [F106 to them] to be conducive to facilitating the provision or improvement of dwellings or hostels on the land—

(a) by the [F105 Welsh Ministers] [F107 themselves], or

(b) by a [F108 registered social landlord] or unregistered self-build society.

(5) In the exercise of [F109 their] powers under subsection (4) the [F105 Welsh 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.

Textual Amendments

F105 Words in s. 89 substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F106 Words in s. 89 substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F107 Word in s. 89(4)(a) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F108 Words in s. 89(4)(b) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. para. 15(32)

F109 Word in s. 89(5) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(5) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

90 Disposal of land. E+W

(1) The [F110 Welsh Ministers] may dispose of land in respect of which [F111 they have] not exercised [F112 their powers] under section 89(1) (provision or improvement of dwellings or hostels) and on which [F111 they have] not carried out any such development as is mentioned in section 89(5) [F113 (ancillary development) to a registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build society F114 ....]

(2) The [F115 Welsh Ministers] may dispose of land on which dwellings or hostels have been provided or improved in exercise of [F116 their powers] under section 89 to—

• a [F117 registered social landlord],

• a local authority,

• a new town corporation[F118 , or

• Scottish Homes;

F119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F120 (3) The Welsh Ministers may sell or lease individual dwellings to persons for those persons to occupy.]

[F120 (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.]

[F120 (5) The Welsh Ministers may dispose of land which is not required for the purposes for which it was acquired.]

Textual Amendments

F110 Words in s. 90(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F111 Words in s. 90(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F112 Words in s. 90(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F113 Words 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

F114 Words in s. 90(1) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F115 Words in s. 90(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(3)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F116 Words in s. 90(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F117 Words in s. 90(2) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(33)

F118 Words 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

F119 Words in s. 90(2) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(3)(c), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F120 S.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)

F121 91 Protection of persons deriving title under transactions requiring consent. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

The [F122 Relevant Authority’s] finances E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F122 Words 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

F121 92 Borrowing powers. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 93 Limit on borrowing. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 94 Treasury guarantees of borrowing. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 95 Grants to the Housing Corporation. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 96 General financial provisions. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 97 Accounts and audit. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

Acquisition of securities and control of subsidiaries E+W

F121 98 Acquisition of securities and promotion of body corporate. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F121 99 Control of subsidiaries. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

Supplementary provisions E+W+S

F123 F121 100 Scottish Special Housing Association may act as agents for Relevant Authority in Scotland. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 91-100 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2009) by The Housing Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/484), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 12)

F123 S. 100 repealed (S.) by Housing (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 65, SIF 61), s. 25(2),Sch. 3

101 Minor definitions. E+W+S

In this Part—

• [F124 “building society” means a building society within the meaning of the Building Societies Act 1986;]

• “financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with the 31st March;

• “highway”, in relation to Scotland, includes a public right of way;

• “subsidiary” has the meaning given by [F125 section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006] .

Textual Amendments

F124 Definition substituted by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5), 120(1), Sch. 18 Pt. I para. 19(4)

F125 Words in s. 101 substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 63(2) (with art. 10)

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 society	section 101
F126 . . .	F126 . . .
[F127 co-operative housing association	section 1]
dwelling	section 106
financial year	section 101
heritable security	section 106
highway (in relation to Scotland)	section 101
hostel	section 106
housing association	section 1(1)
local authority	section 106
local housing authority	section 104
new town corporation	section 106
recognised body	section 85(2)
[F128 registered social landlord	section 2B]
relevant advance	section 85(4)
self-build society	section 1(3)
subsidiary	section 101
[F129 unregistered (in relation to a housing association)	section 2B]
urban development corporation	section 106

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F126 S. 102 entry omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 63(3) (with art. 10)

F127 S. 102: definition inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 34(a)

F128 S. 102: definition substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 34(b)

F129 S. 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 society	section 101
F126 . . .	F126 . . .
dwelling	section 106
financial year	section 101
heritable security	section 106
highway (in relation to Scotland)	section 101
hostel	section 106
housing association	section 1(1)
local authority	section 106
local housing authority	section 104
new town corporation	section 106
recognised body	section 85(2)
registered (in relation to a housing association)	section 3(2)
relevant advance	section 85(4)
self-build society	section 1(3)
subsidiary	section 101
unregistered (in relation to a housing association)	section 3(2)
urban development corporation	section 106

Extent Information

E3 This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

Textual Amendments

F126 S. 102 entry omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 63(3) (with art. 10)