Part 6Other provisions about housing

Chapter 1Secure tenancies

Right to buy: when exercisable

180Extension of qualifying period for right to buy

1

In section 119(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) (qualifying period for right to buy) for “two” substitute “ five ”.

2

In subsection (2)(a) of section 129 of that Act (discount)—

a

for “two” substitute “ five ”; and

b

for “32 per cent” substitute “ 35 per cent ”.

3

In subsection (2)(b) of that section—

a

for “two”, where it appears for the second time, substitute “ five ”; and

b

for “44 per cent” substitute “ 50 per cent ”.

4

In subsection (2A)(b) of that section for “two” substitute “ five ”.

5

The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a secure tenancy—

a

if the tenancy was entered into before, or in pursuance of an agreement made before, the day on which this section comes into force, or

b

if paragraph (a) does not apply but the tenant is a public sector tenant on that day and does not cease to be such a tenant at any time before serving a notice in respect of the tenancy under section 122 of that Act.

6

In subsection (5) “public sector tenant” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to that Act.