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Point in time view as at 01/10/1991.

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Housing Act 1988, Section 141 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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

(1)This Act may be cited as the Housing Act 1988.

(2)The provisions of Parts II and IV of this Act and sections 119, 122, 124, 128, 129, 135 and 140 above shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint, and different days may be so appointed for different provisions or for different purposes.

(3)Part I and this Part of this Act, other than sections 119, 122, 124, 128, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135 and 138 onwards, shall come into force at the expiry of the period of two months beginning on the day it is passed; and any reference in those provisions to the commencement of this Act shall be construed accordingly.

(4)An order under subsection (2) above may make such transitional provisions as appear to the Secretary of State necessary or expedient in connection with the provisions brought into force by the order.

(5)Parts I, III and IV of this Act and this Part, except sections 118, 128, 132, 134, 135 and 137 onwards, extend to England and Wales only.

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

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1S. 141(2)(4) power partly exercised; 1.4.1991 appointed for specified provisions by S.I.1991/954 (with saving and transitional provisions)

S. 141(2) power partly exercised (20.2.1992): 21.2.1992 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1992/324, art. 2.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Power of appointment conferred by s. 141(2) partly exercised: S.I. 1988/2056, 2152, 1989/203, 404

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