SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 14Disposals of dwelling-houses by local authorities

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

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1

The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.

2

In section 51(2)(b) (schemes for investigation of complaints) for “a qualifying disposal” substitute

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i

a large scale disposal, within the meaning of section 34 of the Housing Act 1985, for which consent was required under section 32 or 43 of that Act; or

ii

a qualifying disposal that was made

3

In paragraph 5(1)(b) of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (constitution, change of rules, amalgamation and dissolution: restriction on power of removal in case of registered charity) for “a qualifying disposal” substitute

—

i

a large scale disposal, within the meaning of section 34 of the Housing Act 1985, for which consent was required under section 32 or 43 of that Act, or

ii

a qualifying disposal that was made

4

In paragraph 28(1)(b) of Part 4 of Schedule 1 (inquiry into affairs of registered social landlords: availability of powers in relation to registered charities) for “a qualifying disposal” substitute

—

i

a large scale disposal, within the meaning of section 34 of the Housing Act 1985, for which consent was required under section 32 or 43 of that Act, or

ii

a qualifying disposal that was made