1(1)An agreement that grants a right of occupation in social housing.U.K.
(2)“Social housing” means accommodation provided to a person by virtue of a relevant provision.
(3)“Relevant provision” means a provision of—
(a)in relation to England and Wales—
(i)Part 2 of the Housing Act 1985, or
(ii)Part 6 or 7 of the Housing Act 1996;
(b)in relation to Scotland, Part 1 or 2 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987;
(c)in relation to Northern Ireland—
(i)Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/156 (N.I. 3)), or
(ii)Part 2 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/1990 (N.I. 23)).
(4)Accommodation provided to a person by virtue of a relevant provision includes accommodation provided in pursuance of arrangements made under any such provision.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.12.2014 for specified purposes by S.I. 2014/2771, art. 6(1)(m)
I2Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.2.2016 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2016/11, art. 2(m)