Housing Act 1985

Type Public General Act
Publication 1985-10-30
Last updated 2025-05-01
State In force
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1324

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1325

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1326

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1327

Words in Sch. 6A para. 4(3)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 81, 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 35(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1328

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1329

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1330

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1331

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1332

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1333

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1334

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1335

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1336

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1337

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1338

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1339

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1340

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1341

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1342

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1343

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1344

Words in Sch. 6A para. 12(1) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 81, 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 35(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1). Sch. 1

1345

Words in Sch. 6A para. 12(2) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 81, 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 35(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1346

Sch. 6A: para. 12(2)(c) substituted (5.12.2005) for para. 12(2)(c) and words by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 81, 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 35(5); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1347

Words in Sch. 6A para. 12(3)(d) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 81, 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 35(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1348

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1349

Sch. 6A inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 117(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b) (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1350

Sch. 7 repealed (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 187(2), Sch. 22; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b), Sch. 2 (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1351

Sch. 8 repealed (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 187(2), Sch. 22; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b), Sch. 2 (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1352

Sch. 9 repealed (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 187(2), Sch. 22; S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 4(b), Sch. 2 (with saving in Sch. 1 para. 4(1)).

1353

Sch. 9A para. 2(1) repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 135, 136(2), Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1354

Words in Sch. 9A para. 2(2) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(6) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1275, art. 2(1)

1355

Sch. 9A para. 3 repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 135, 136(2), Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1356

Sch. 9A para. 4 substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(7) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1357

Sch. 9A para. 5(2) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(8) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1358

Sch. 9A para. 5(3) repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 135, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(9), Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1359

1972 c.61(98:2).

1360

Sch. 9A para. 6(1) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(10) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1361

1972 c.61(98:2).

1362

Words in Sch. 9A para. 9(2) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(11) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1364

Sch. 10 repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), {Sch. 16}; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.) (certain of the repeal(s) being subject to temp. savings in S.I. 2007/1904, (for E.) regs. 1(2), {13} (1.10.2007) and S.I. 2007/3231, (for W.) regs. 1(2), {13} (5.12.2007))

1366

Sch. 12 repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II (in force 1.3.1990 but has no effect for financial year beginning before 1.4.1990)

1367

Sch. 13 repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)

1370

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 1 and cross-heading substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(4); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1373

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 1 and cross-heading substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(4); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1374

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 2 and cross-heading substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(5); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1375

Word in Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 3(1) substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(6); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1376

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 2 and cross-heading substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(5); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1377

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 4 substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(7); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1379

Words in Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 5 omitted (1.10.1996) by virtue of 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(8); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1380

Sch. 15 Pt. II restricted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(1); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1381

Sch. 15 Pt. II heafing substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(3); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1382

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 6 and cross-heading inserted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(9); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1383

Sch. 15 Pt. II para. 6 and cross-heading inserted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 222, Sch. 18 Pt. II para. 6(9); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

1392

Words in Sch. 17 para. 2(2) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(12) (with s. 129): S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1395

Sch. 17 modified by S.I. 1986/797, regs. 20, 22

1405

Words in Sch. 18 para. 6(2) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3

1406

Sch. 18 para. 6(5) amended by S.I. 1990/776, art. 4(1)(h)

1407

Sch. 18 amended by S.I. 1986/148, art. 10(1)

1412

Sch. 20 para. 17(1) repealed (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 2, s. 4(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I; S.I. 1997/3036, art. 2(c)

1413

Sch. 20 para. 17(2): words "Land Registration Act 2002" substituted for "Land Registration Acts 1925 to 1986" (13.10.2003) by virtue of 2002 c. 9, ss. 133, 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 18(13) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

1417

Sch. 5A inserted (18.1.2004) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 183(3), 270(3)(a), Sch. 9

1422

S. 72; it is provided that s. 72 shall be amended (S.) by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 38, 42(2), 335 (which by s. 340(3) is expressed to extend to Scotland only)

1423

Words in s. 72(a) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(6)

1425

By Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), ss. 1, 3(3), Sch. 2 para. 1 it is provided that for the reference to “the Scottish Special Housing Association” there shall be substituted a reference to “Scottish Homes”

1428

By Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 30(1)(a) (which by s. 340(3) is expressed to extend to Scotland only) it is provided that for “5(1) of the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977” there is substituted (S.) “33 and 34 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987”

1430

By Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 335, 339(2), Sch. 23 para. 30(1)(b) (which by s. 340(3) is expressed to extend to Scotland only) it is provided that for “9(1) of the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977” there is substituted (S.) “38 of the Act of 1987”

1431

S. 76(3)(a): it is provided that for the words “district or islands council”there shall be substituted (1.4.1996) the words “council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994”by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 142(2)(a) (which by s. 184(4) extends to Scotland only); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

1433

S. 76(3)(b): it is provided that for the words “regional or islands council”there shall be substituted (1.4.1996) the words “council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc.(Scotland) Act 1994”by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 142(2)(b) (which by s. 184(4) extends to Scotland only); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

1436

Entry in s. 78 substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(7)

1438

Ss. 346-346B substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) for s. 346 by 1996 c. 52, s. 65(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1439

S. 347 substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 66 (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1440

Ss. 348, 348A substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) for s. 348 by 1996 c. 52, s. 66 (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1441

S. 349 substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 69(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1443

Words in s. 350(1) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 69(2) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1445

Words in s. 350(2)(a) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 78(1)(a); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1446

Words beginning “in the case” and s. 350(2)(b) added by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(c), Sch. 9 Pt. III para. 48(2)

1447

Words in s. 350(2)(b) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 78(1)(b); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1448

Words in s. 351(1)(c) inserted (1.10.1996 for specifed purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 65(2) (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1449

Ss. 346-346B substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) for s. 346 by 1996 c. 52, s. 65(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1450

Ss. 346-346B substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) for s. 346 by 1996 c. 52, s. 65(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1451

Ss. 348, 348A substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 66 (with s. 70); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1452

Ss. 348B-348F inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 67(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1453

Ss. 348B-348F inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 67(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1454

Ss. 348B-348F inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 67(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1456

Ss. 348B-348F inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 67(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1457

Ss. 348B-348F inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 67(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1458

S. 348G inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 68(1) (with s. 70); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1460

Words beginning “in the opinion” and s. 352(1A) substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(c), Sch. 9 Pt. III para. 49(1) it is provided that in s. 352(1)

1467

Words beginning “as follows,” and s. 352(4)(a)(b) substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(c), Sch. 9 Pt. III para. 50(a)

1470

S. 352(7)(8) inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 71(1) (with s. 71(2)); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1471

S. 353(2) extended (3.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/227, art. 3

1474

S. 353(6) inserted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 72(2) (with s. 72(3)); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1476

S. 354(8) inserted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 74; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1477

Words in s. 355(1) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 79(1); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1478

Words in s. 355(2) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 78(2); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1479

Words in s. 356(2) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 78(3); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1480

S. 352A inserted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 72(1) (with s. 72(3)); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1481

S. 352A restricted (3.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/228, art. 2

1482

Words in s. 364(2) substituted (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 78(4); S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1484

Words in s. 365(1)(b) inserted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 75(2); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1485

S. 365(3) substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 75(3); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1487

Words in s. 365(4) substituted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 75(4); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2

1489

Words in s. 365(5) omitted (1.10.1996 for specified purposes otherwise 3.3.1997) by virtue of 1996 c. 52, s. 75(5); S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; S.I. 1997/350, art. 2; and repealed (3.3.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. II; S.I. 1997/596, art. 2

1490

Words in s. 365(3) substituted (7.9.2004 for specified purposes for E. and 1.10.2004 insofar as not already in force for E. and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 62(2); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

1496

Words beginning “with the” and s. 368(5)(a) substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(c), Sch. 9 Pt. III para. 55(3)(b)

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