The Building Act 1984 is amended as follows.

In section 76(7) (power to act in respect of defective building notwithstanding that authority might have proceeded under housing powers) for “section 9 of the Housing Act 1957” substitute “Part VI of the Housing Act 1985 (repair notices)”.

In section 80(1)(a) and section 81(1)(a), and (3)(b) and (4)(b) (which relate to demolition orders) for “the Housing Act 1957” substitute “Part IX of the Housing Act 1985”.