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Housing Act 1985

Type Public General Act
Publication 1985-10-30
Last updated 2025-05-01
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854

Ss. 421–427A: by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 79(3) it is provided that sections 421 to 427A of the Housing Act 1985 (which are superseded, in their application to local housing authorities, by that section 79 and sections 80 and 86 of that 1989 Act) shall cease to apply in relation to such authorities

860

Ss. 421–427A: by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 79(3) it is provided that sections 421 to 427A of the Housing Act 1985 (which are superseded, in their application to local housing authorities, by that section 79 and sections 80 and 86 of that 1989 Act) shall cease to apply in relation to such authorities

866

Words in s. 425(2)(b) substituted (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 123, Sch. 13 para. 2; S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

871

Ss. 421–427A: by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 79(3) it is provided that sections 421 to 427A of the Housing Act 1985 (which are superseded, in their application to local housing authorities, by that section 79 and sections 80 and 86 of that 1989 Act) shall cease to apply in relation to such authorities

874

Words in s. 427(1) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

877

Ss. 421–427A: by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 79(3) it is provided that sections 421 to 427A of the Housing Act 1985 (which are superseded, in their application to local housing authorities, by that section 79 and sections 80 and 86 of that 1989 Act) shall cease to apply in relation to such authorities

880

Words in s. 427A(1) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

886

Words in s. 429A(1)(3) repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 227, Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 22(1)(c)(3), Sch. 19 Pt. XIII; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

889

S. 429A(2A)(b) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 15(2), Sch. 18 Pt. VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

890

S. 429A(2A)(e) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(19)(b)

891

S. 429A(2B) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 15(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

893

Words in s. 429A(5) repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 227, Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 22(1)(c)(3), Sch. 19 Pt. XIII; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

896

Entry in s. 432 repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. XI; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)

901

Entry in s. 434 inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(20)

902

S. 435(1)(d) and the preceding word “or”repealed (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, 15, Sch. 2 paras. 1, 2, Sch. 6 (with arts. 10(3), 15(2))

903

S. 435(1A) inserted (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3 (with art. 10(3))

904

Words in s. 436(4) substituted (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 para. 4(2) (with art. 10(3))

906

Words in s. 438(3) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(21)

908

S. 439(1) repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 28, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)

909

S. 439(2) repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 265(1), 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 15 para. 28, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)

910

Words in s. 439(3) substituted (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 para. 4(3)(b)(i) (with art. 10(3))

911

Words in s. 439(3) inserted (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 para. 4(3)(b)(ii) (with art. 10(3))

912

S. 439(3)(b)(i)(ii) and words in s. 439(3)(b) substituted for words in s. 439(3)(b) (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 para. 4(3)(b)(iii) (with art. 10(3))

914

Words in s. 442(1) substituted (24.9.1996) for s. 442(1)(a)(b) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 27(2)(a)

915

Words in s. 442(1) substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 27(2)(b)

916

S. 442(1A) inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 27(3)

917

Words in s. 442(1A) inserted (18.7.2003) by S.I. 2002/1860, arts. 1(3), 10, Sch. 2 para. 4(4) (with art. 10(3))

918

Words in s. 442(2) substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 27(4)

919

S. 442(4)(5) repealed (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 227, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 27(5), Sch. 19 Pt. XIV

921

Words in s. 443(1) substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 28(a)

922

S. 443(2)(3) repealed (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 227, 232(2), Sch. 18 Pt. IV para. 28(b), Sch. 19 Pt. XIV

923

S. 444 substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 222, 232(2), Sch. 18 para. IV para. 29

924

Ss. 445–450: power to amend or repeal conferred by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 171(1)(a)(2)

925

Ss. 445–450: power to amend or repeal conferred by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 171(1)(a)(2)

927

Ss. 445–450: power to amend or repeal conferred by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 171(1)(a)(2)

928

S. 447 amended by S.I. 1986/148, art. 10(6)

929

Words in s. 447(1) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 299(5)(b)

930

Words in s. 447(1) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 299(5)(a)

932

Entry added by S.I. 1986/1489, art. 2

933

Entries added by S.I. 1988/84, art. 2, Sch.

934

Entries added by S.I. 1988/1723, art. 2

935

Entry added by S.I. 1989/956, art. 2

936

Entries added by S.I. 1989/2328, art. 2

937

Entries added by S.I. 1990/1387, art. 2

938

By S.I. 1987/1202, art. 2, Sch. the bodies “Yorkshire Bank Home Loans Limited” and “Abbey Life Home Loans Limited.” are specified for the purposes of section 447(2)

939

By S.I. 1987/1809, art. 2, Sch. the bodies “Abbey Life Executive Mortgages Limited.” and “Abbey Life Funding Limited.” are specified for the purposes of section 447(2)

940

Ss. 445–450: power to amend or repeal conferred by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 171(1)(a)(2)

941

Words in s. 448(1) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 299(6)(b)

942

Words in s. 448(1) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 299(6)(a)

943

Word in s. 448(1) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 63

944

Words in s. 448(1) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

945

Entry added by S.I. 1986/1490, art. 2

946

Ss. 445–450: power to amend or repeal conferred by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 171(1)(a)(2)

947

S. 450 repealed (1.12.1997) by 1997 c. 32, s. 46(2), Sch. 9; S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2(2)(3)(5), Sch. Pt. II para. (z)(bb)(iii)

948

S. 450A(1A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 16 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

950

Words in s. 450A(2) inserted (30.9.2003 for E. and 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 150, 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 2(1)(2); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i), Sch. 2

951

Words in s. 450A(4)(a) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 5 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

952

Words in s. 450A(5)(a) inserted (30.9.2003 for E. and 30.3.2004 for W.) by 2002 (c. 15), ss. 150, 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 2(1)(3); S.I. 2003/1986, {art. 2)(c)(i)} (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i), Sch. 2

954

Ss. 450A, 450B, 450C and cross heading inserted (13.07.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 5; S.I. 1992/1753, art. 2(1)

956

Words in s. 450B(1)(b) inserted (30.9.2003 for E. and 30.3.2004 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, ss. 150, 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 3; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i), Sch. 2

957

Words in s. 450C substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 5 (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

958

S. 450B(1A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 17(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

960

S. 450B(3A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 17(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

963

Ss. 450A, 450B, 450C and cross heading inserted (13.7.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 5; S.I. 1992/1753, art.2(1)

964

Words in s. 450C(4)(a) substituted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 19.8.2011 for W.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 308(1)(a), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(8) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2011/1863, art. 3(1)

965

S. 450C(4)(aa) inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 19.8.2011 for W.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 308(1)(b), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(8) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2011/1863, art. 3(1)

966

Ss. 450A, 450B, 450C and cross heading inserted (13.7.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 5; S.I. 1992/1753, art. 2(1)

967

Words in s. 451(6) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(24)

968

S. 452 extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, s. 39, Sch. 13 para. 22 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

970

Definition of 'housing authority' in s. 452(2) repealed (17.8.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(2)(3), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 35, Sch. 12 Pt. I; S.I. 1992/1753, art.2(2) (relating to Sch. 5 para. 35 by virtue of which the definition is omitted) (with restriction in Sch. para. 4)

973

S. 453 extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, s. 39, Sch. 13 para. 22 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

975

S. 453(2) repealed (17.8.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(2)(3), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 36, Sch. 12 Pt. I; S.I. 1992/1753, art.2(2) (relating to Sch. 5 para. 36 by virtue of which s. 453(2) is omitted) (with restriction in Sch. para. 4)

976

S. 454 repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 15

977

S. 455 repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 15

980

Words in definition "the corresponding Scottish provisions" in s. 458(1) substituted by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 30(3)

982

Definition "housing authority" in s. 458(1) inserted (17.8.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(2), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 37; S.I. 1992/1753, art. 2(2) (with restriction in Sch. para. 4)

984

Words in definition "housing authority" in s. 458(1) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(25)

985

S. 458(1): definition "service charges" inserted (30.9.2003 for E. and 30.3.2004 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, ss. 150, 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 4; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i), Sch. 2

986

S. 458(2) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 18(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

989

Entry in s. 459 repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 19(a), Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

992

Entries in s. 459 inserted (17.8.1992) by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 24(2), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 38; S.I. 1992/1753, art. 2(2) (with restriction in Sch. para. 4)

993

Entry in s. 459 repealed (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 227, 232(2), Sch. 19 Pt. XIV

995

Entry in s. 459 substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(26)

996

Entry in s. 459 inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 19(b) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1, 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5

997

S. 459: words in entry relating to "service charge" substituted (30.9.2003 for E. and 30.3.2004 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, ss. 150, 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 5; S.I.2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i), Sch. 2

998

S. 450D and crossheading inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 6.4.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force, 26.7.2011 for W. for specified purposes, 19.8.2011 for W. so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 309, 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(9) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/803, art. 9; S.I. 2011/1863, arts. 2, 3(2)

999

Ss. 460–520 repealed (1.7.1990) and superseded by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), ss. 101(5), 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II (subject to a saving in S.I. 1990/1274, art. 3, Sch. para. 2 in relation to certain applications approved before 1.7.1990) and subject to amendment made by S.I. 1994/2825, reg. 54

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