Continuity of functions and supplementary provision7

1

Anything done, by, or in relation to, the Authority before the transfer date in connection with—

a

any property, rights or liabilities transferred under this Order; or

b

any contract or agreement entered into by the Authority in connection with any property, rights or liabilities transferred under this Order,

is deemed to have been done by, or in relation to, the HRA.

2

Anything (including legal proceedings) which, when this Order comes into force, is in the process of being done by, or in relation to, the Authority in connection with—

a

the exercise by the Authority of any of its functions; or

b

any property, rights or liabilities of the Authority transferred under this Order,

is deemed to have effect as if done by, or in relation to, the HRA and may be continued by, or in relation to, the HRA.

3

Any instrument made by, or in relation to, the Authority continues in force until it is varied or revoked by the HRA.

4

Any form supplied by the Authority continues to be valid until it is revoked or varied by the HRA, and, as if, any reference in that form to the Authority were a reference to the HRA.

5

Any reference to the Authority in any contract or agreement (whether written or not), instrument or other document which relates to any property, rights or liabilities transferred under this Order is to be treated as a reference to the HRA.

6

No right to terminate or vary a contract, agreement or instrument is to operate or become exercisable, and no provision of any contract, agreement or instrument is to operate or become exercisable or be contravened, by reason of the transfer of any property, rights or liabilities under this Order.