1.—(1) The Rent Act 1977(1) is amended as follows.
(2) In section 86(2)(a)(2) (tenancies to which Part VI applies) after “the Housing Corporation” insert “or to the Secretary of State where that interest belongs to him as the result of the exercise by him of functions under Part III of the Housing Associations Act 1985(3).”
(3) In section 86(2)(b) (tenancies to which Part VI applies) after “but for section” insert “13 or”.
(4) In section 93(1)(4) (increase of rent without notice to quit) after “the Housing Corporation” insert “or the Secretary of State”.
Section 86(2) was amended by the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) Schedule 10, the Housing Act 1988, (c. 50) Schedule 17 and the Government of Wales Act 1998, (c. 38) Schedule 18.
Section 93(1) was amended by the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) Schedule 10, the Housing Act 1988, (c. 50) Schedule 17 and the Government of Wales Act 1998, (c. 38) Schedule 18.