7.—(1) This article comes in force on 27 April 2015.
(2) This article applies in relation to an applicant who has applied, before the 27 April 2015, to a local housing authority for accommodation or assistance in obtaining accommodation under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996(1).
(3) Notwithstanding articles 2 and 3, Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 continues in force in relation to such applicants.