56(1)The Matrimonial Homes Act 1983 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 1(6) (occupation under the Act by one spouse to be treated as occupation by the other) for “for the purposes of Chapter II of Part I of the Housing Act 1980” substitute “for the purposes of Part IV of the Housing Act 1985 (secure tenancies)”.
(3)In Schedule 1 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce, &c.)—
(a)in paragraph 1(1)(c) for “within the meaning of section 28 of the Housing Act 1980” substitute “within the meaning of section 79 of the Housing Act 1985”;
(b)in paragraph 2(1) for “within the meaning of the Housing Act 1980” substitute “within the meaning of the Housing Act 1985”;
(c)in paragraph 2(3) for “within the meaning of Chapter II of Part I of the Housing Act 1980” substitute “within the meaning of Part IV of the Housing Act 1985.”.