Part 2Regulation of Social Housing
Chapter 1Introduction
Preliminary
I167Transitional arrangements
1
The Secretary of State may by order transfer functions of the Housing Corporation to—
a
the regulator,
b
the HCA, or
c
the regulator and the HCA jointly or concurrently.
2
An order under subsection (1) may make provision in relation to English registered social landlords which is similar to any provision made by this Part in relation to registered providers.
3
“English registered social landlord” means a body—
a
which is registered as a social landlord under Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996, and
b
which does not fall within paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 56(2) of that Act (Welsh bodies).
4
The Secretary of State may by order make further provision in respect of a function transferred under this section (which may, in particular, include provision for the function to cease to be exercisable).
5
Provision made under this section, including provision made by virtue of section 320(1)(d), may modify an enactment.
6
Provision under section 322(1) in connection with the coming into force of a provision of this Act may, in particular, include transitional provision having regard to the effect of provision made under this section.