Housing Act 1996

Type Public General Act
Publication 1996-07-24
Last updated 2025-12-27
State In force
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[^c13157151]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157211]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157241]: Sch. 1 para. 27 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 1 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(3); Sch. 1 para. 27(4) in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 3; Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent that it is not already in force, by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in the Sch. of that S.I.)

[^c13157251]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157271]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 27(1) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 96(6)(a), Sch. 18 Pt.VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157401]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157481]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13157491]: Sch. 2 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.4.1997 see s. 232(1)-3) and S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157501]: Sch. 2 para. 2 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157511]: Sch. 2 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157531]: Sch. 2 para. 4 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157581]: Sch. 2 para. 5 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157631]: Sch. 2 para. 6 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157681]: Sch. 2 para. 7 wholly in force at 1.4.1997 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157691]: Sch. 2 para. 8 wholly in force at 1.4.1997 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157701]: Sch. 2 para. 9 wholly in force at 1.4.1997 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157711]: Sch. 2 para. 10 wholly in force at 1.8.1996 see s. 232(1)-(3) and S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157731]: Sch. 2 para. 11 wholly in force 1.4.1997; Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); Sch. 2 para. 11(1)(3)(4) in force at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.); Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 1.4.1997 so far as not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157761]: Sch. 3 para. 1 wholly in force 1.4.1997: Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); Sch. 3 para. 1(1)-(4) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. para. 1 of that S.I.) and Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.4.1997 so far as not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13157781]: Sch. 3 para. 2 repealed (11.9.1998) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch.5.

[^c13157791]: Sch. 3 para. 3:the extent of amendments/repeals of Housing Associations Act 1985 is as mentioned in s. 231(1)(4)(a)

[^c13157801]: Sch. 3 para. 3 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

[^c13157811]: Sch. 3 para. 4: the extent of amendments/repeals of Housing Associations Act 1985 is as mentioned in s. 231(1)(4)(a)

[^c13157821]: Sch. 3 para. 4 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

[^c13157831]: Sch. 3 para. 5: the extent of amendments/repeals of Housing Associations Act 1985 is as mentioned in s. 231(1)(4)(a)

[^c13157841]: Sch. 3 para. 5 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

[^c13157861]: Sch. 3 para. 7: the extent of amendments/repeals of Housing Associations Act 1985 is as mentioned in s. 231(1)(4)(a)

[^c13157871]: Sch. 3 para. 7 wholly in force 1.10.1996; Sch. 3 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); Sch. 3 para. 7 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2048, art. 4 and in force at 1.10.1996 to the extent not already in force by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3, Sch. para. 1

[^c13157881]: Sch. 3 para. 9 repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 24; S.S.I. 2001/397, art. 2(2), Sch. Table (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-6)

[^c13157891]: For extent of Sch. 3 para. 10, see s. 231(4)(b)

[^c13157901]: Sch. 3 para. 10 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

[^c13157911]: Sch. 3 para. 11 extended (16.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3,Sch. para. 1

[^c13157931]: Sch. 4 para. 4(2): power to amend conferred (prosp.) by 2002 c. 15, ss. 102(1), 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 13

[^c13157981]: 1954 c. 56.

[^c13157991]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13158001]: 1985 c. 70.

[^c13158011]: 1972 c. 61

[^c13158021]: 1925 c. 21.

[^c13158031]: 1977 c 42.

[^c13158041]: 1980 c. 51.

[^c13158051]: 1987 c. 31.

[^c13158061]: 1985 c 70.

[^c13158071]: 1987 c 31.

[^c13158081]: 1985 c 70.

[^c13158091]: 1985 c 70.

[^c13158101]: 1987 c. 31.

[^c13158111]: 1987 c. 31.

[^c13158121]: 1987 c. 31.

[^c13158231]: Sch. 7 wholly in force 28.2.1997; Sch. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); Sch. 7 in force for certain purposes at 23.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(1) and in force at 28.2.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1997/225, art. 2

[^c13158241]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158251]: Sch. 9 para. 1 wholly in force 1.4.1997; Sch. 9 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 232(1)-(3); Sch. 9 para. 1 in force for certain purposes at 23.8.1996 by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(1) and in force at 1.4.1997 to the extent not already in force by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.)

[^c13158261]: 1967 c. 88.

[^c13158271]: 1925 c. 20.

[^c13158281]: 1967 c. 88.

[^c13158371]: Sch. 9 para. 3 repealed (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, s. 180, Sch. 14; S.I. 2002/1912, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

[^c13158391]: Sch. 9 para. 4 repealed (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, s. 180, Sch. 14; S.I. 2002/1912, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

[^c13158441]: Sch. 9 para. 5(2)(3) repealed (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, s. 180, Sch. 14; S.I. 2002/1912, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, arts. 1(2), 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

[^c13158461]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13158481]: Sch. 10 para. 4 repealed (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by 2002 c. 15, s. 180, Sch. 14; S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(ii) (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2), Sch. 1 Pt. 2; S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(ii), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (subject to the transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

[^c13158511]: 1967 c. 88.

[^c13158521]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158531]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158541]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13158551]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158561]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13158571]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158581]: 1992 c. 5.

[^c13158591]: 1992 c. 4.

[^c13158601]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c13158611]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13158621]: 1992 c. 5.

[^c13158631]: Sch. 12 para. 4 extended (5.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^c13158641]: 1992 c. 5.

[^c13158651]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158661]: 1992 c. 14.

[^c13158671]: 1992 c. 5.

[^c13158681]: Sch. 16 para. 2 restricted (25.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 3, Sch. para.2

[^c13158701]: For the extent of Sch. 18 para. 1, see s. 231(4)(a)

[^c13158711]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c13158721]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158731]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158741]: 1988 c. 9.

[^c13158751]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158761]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158771]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158781]: 1958 c. 42.

[^c13158791]: 1958 c. 42.

[^c13158801]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158811]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158821]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c13158831]: For extent of Sch. 18 para. 22 see (3) of the para. (and s. 231)

[^c13158841]: 1977 c. 42.

[^c13158851]: 1980 c. 65.

[^c13158861]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158871]: 1985 c. 69.

[^c13158891]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13158901]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c13158911]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c13158921]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13159031]: Sch. 19 Pt. III restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2), Sch. para.2

[^c13159041]: Sch. 19 Pt. V restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2), Sch. para.4(b)

[^c13159051]: Sch. 19 Pt. VI restricted (5.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/618, art.2, Sch. para. 6

[^c13159061]: Sch. 19 Pt. VIII restricted (25.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 3, Sch. para.1

[^c13159001]: Sch. 19 partly in force; Sch. 19 in force at 24.9.1996 so far as it relates to Sch. 18 paras. 24, 26, 27-29, see s. 232(2); Sch. 19 Pts. III and V partly in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2); Sch. 19 Pts. I, X-XIII in force and Pt. IX partly in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.); Sch. 19 Pt. XIV partly in force at 24.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 2; Sch. 19 Pt. VIII in force at 20.1.1997 and Pt. VII in force at 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1996/2959, arts. 2, 3; Sch. 19 Pt. IV in force at 28.2.1997 by S.I. 1997/225, art. 2; Sch. 19 Pt. V partly in force and Pt. VI wholly in force at 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to the limitation in (2) of that art.); Sch. 19 Pt. II in force at 3.3.1997 by S.I. 1997/596, art. 2; Sch. 19 Pt. III partly in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2 (subject to the saving in Sch. para. 1 of that S.I.)

[^c13159011]: Act extends to E.W. only with the exceptions mentioned in s. 231(2)(3); and any amendment or repeal of an enactment has the same extent as the enactment amended or repealed with the exceptions mentioned in s. 231(4)(a)-(d)

[^c13159021]: Sch. 19 Pt. III restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2),Sch. para. 2 Sch. 19 Pt. V restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2),Sch. para. 4(b) Sch. 19 Pt. VIII restricted (25.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 3, Sch. para. 1 Sch. 19 Pt. VI restricted (5.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/618, art. 2, Sch. para. 6

[^c13152021]: S. 114 restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2),Sch. para. 3

[^c13152031]: 1967 c. 88.

[^c13152041]: S. 115 restricted (22.8.1996) by S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2),Sch. para. 3

[^c13152051]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13152061]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c13152071]: 1983 c. 19.

[^c13155391]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5.

[^c13155441]: 1986 c. 45.

[^c13155531]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13155591]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13155671]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13155731]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^c13155911]: Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

[^key-29a8aee25efc602d50d0256160f3c541]: S. 40(7)-(9) added (15.9.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 17 para. 51 (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3)

[^key-3568c11e62afe963921df5e56c4cd720]: S. 41(6) added (15.9.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 17 para. 52 (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3)

[^key-685a244df56430a9ec116fd884cbd868]: Words in s. 122(4)(b) substituted (retrospective to 18.9.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(1)(b), Sch. 7 para. 60(1)(a)

[^key-f1cd49c5a5fc027773a783721f2f6f64]: Word in s. 122(4)(c) substituted (retrospective to 18.9.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(1)(b), Sch. 7 para. 60(1)(b)

[^key-08a0e73cc9a476a257120a8d712fc838]: Words in s. 13(5) substituted (13.10.2003) by Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9), s. 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 35 (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)

[^key-883426bef491df6eb95128e85a274188]: S. 83(1) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-ed1b9769a8578b37f687ae05f15f4c6b]: S. 83(3) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-dc3517d8258350aa388b38d3ed709cc1]: S. 86(4)(5) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt 1 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-53398705a06e8815e93a7269affd6bb3]: S. 119 repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-eacc092cbde9250d368896fb6ac9acf4]: Sch. 9 para. 2(3) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-2c37a5e37422ac5d3bdb25b5f7c140d2]: Sch. 9 para. 2(7) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-5610635b531131b25cbf2d301878e42c]: S. 84 modified (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 15(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(a); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(a)

[^key-279f11781c6ffe768057cd7d2b11aad8]: Sch. 4 (except para. 7) modified (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 15(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(a); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(a) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-ada2e85390fd7ab7249304587d09e0d2]: S. 84(5) applied (with modifications) (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 15(2); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(a); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(a)

[^key-651a9a3b6747fdfa5d8598b4e9a3f216]: Sch. 4 para. 4(5) applied (with modifications) (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 15(2); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(a); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(a)

[^key-d50599afda218846bd7f0e373f2b394d]: Sch. 6 para. 7 repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-6166c56718ca86d564f78b03bde58fa2]: Sch. 6 para. 8 repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

[^M_M_02ce3d06-3c83-4b2d-f64c-6368ffa98432]: 1987 c. 31.

[^key-e1b5a63cac8ced7a1411b60dab4b8256]: S. 152 repealed (30.6.2004 for E., 30.9.2004 for W.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 13(2), 93, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(c)(ii)(ii) (with Sch. para. 1); S.I. 2004/2557, art. 2(a)(i) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-7f358a9ba3d21852608a86aa2c7351c2]: S. 153 repealed (30.6.2004 for E., 30.9.2004 for W.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 13(2), 93, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(c)(ii)(ii) (with Sch. para. 1); S.I. 2004/2557, art. 2(a)(i) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-2e87e7c4641f485d41d6e2ea7b70061a]: Sch. 1 para. 15A and preceding cross-heading inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(2)(b), Sch. 11 para. 16

[^key-320f10a0e36366209d9c04066b1be3c7]: S. 199(6)(7) added (4.1.2005) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 11(1), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-cf5002447317b9c61edd473d38606478]: Ss. 12A, 12B inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 18.1.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 200(1), 270(2)(b), (3)(a) (with s. 200(3))

[^key-9803b0119fb4a43009c33c6bb2f3e801]: S. 15A inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 18.1.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 201(1), 270(2)(b), (3)(a) (with s. 201(2))

[^key-f686b598f77fd45c35474c4c35352d85]: Sch. 1 para. 16A and cross-heading inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 18

[^key-7b23f1a2415076e3475af56395a39706]: Sch. 1 para. 17 and cross-heading substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 19

[^key-a1777db4f98e76fcc506f6ccc69a5157]: Sch. 1 para. 18A and cross-heading inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 21

[^key-7c4db94a8c980ac25138504dac44d731]: Sch. 1 para. 19A and cross-heading inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 23

[^key-f3978d9bd20456da51d36d09b5c4b078]: Sch. 1 para. 20A and cross-heading inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 25

[^key-1afd44b4f5765a23b9fc4f4eb088ec3e]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 18 cross-heading inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 20(2)

[^key-e30b0c84267786fa9a93e873714a59e8]: Ss. 11-11B substituted for s. 11 (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 199(1), 270(3)(a) (with s. 199(3))

[^key-90a1d683a74f18417b10ef81f45b81da]: Words in s. 12 substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 199(2), 270(3)(a) (with s. 199(3))

[^key-1398fe61b301fd88c5c225299d1b3826]: Words in s. 13(1) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 200(2), 270(3)(a) (with s. 200(3))

[^key-3a9567fa51c42a11d14f85e168074bd3]: Words in s. 18(2) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 8, Sch. 16

[^key-a93b13beb4957bdd470cc5052ada83e5]: S. 31(2)(b) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 12(1) (with Sch. 11 para. 12(2))

[^key-7addcd15803de84764cc583ea5266799]: Words in s. 36(2) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 13(2)

[^key-f74da6b7309246c612d3f10a12865138]: Sch. 1 para. 1(2)(c) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 14

[^key-eedba10e1b24bf90b9c408fd27cba99c]: Sch. 1 para. 16(4) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 17(2), Sch. 16

[^key-4fcf41673ede6c26ac9cb0eac9aeaf3a]: Sch. 1 para. 16(5)-(8) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 16(5) (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 17(3)

[^key-9aa52722c85e09207747dcdf7e330202]: Sch. 1 para. 18(4)-(4B) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 18(4) (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 20(4)

[^key-8d6fffed14050e78c7100e8af2c15c32]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 18(1) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 20(3), Sch. 16

[^key-8613ba89fddf8d87543c42becbebfafb]: Sch. 1 para. 19(2)(d) repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 22(2)(b), Sch. 16

[^key-ef20684b4d7b2fd1a129f8328b5cf82c]: Sch. 1 para. 19(5) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 22(4)

[^key-f3047a5d57fbb715f3fa4f7d191c845c]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(2) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 22(2)(c) (with Sch. 11 para. 22(3))

[^key-2ca32eb10b42367b8050cc50978e9d4f]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(2)(c) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 22(2)(a)

[^key-e78f3b864372090150b72ad6c72cfe71]: Sch. 1 para. 20(4A) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 24(2)

[^key-b4c58950ab7240d3df41aba53c3d5066]: Sch. 1 para. 20(8) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 24(4)

[^key-32ed9fd5284ecdbb8c0d05866ef707e4]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 20(7) added (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 24(3)

[^key-6b804b2384ebb38e0e6cf7dba0963f6e]: Sch. 1 para. 21(4)-(6) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 26(3) (with Sch. 11 para. 26(4))

[^key-e67118f577f72f13e8d71c41a3120c99]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 21(3) added (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 26(2) (with Sch. 11 para. 26(4))

[^key-ff3d159ccc49b49653d36b12e2922301]: Ss. 27A, 27B and cross-heading inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 17.2.2005 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 220, 270(2)(b); S.I. 2005/326, art. 2(a)

[^key-f0c59eff1bce1e7516b00b29e631b667]: Words in s. 167(2)(d) inserted (27.4.2005 for E.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 223, 270(4), (5)(c); S.I. 2005/1120, art. 2

[^key-6cdec951fcf2e4ee99426a8fbd95dafe]: S. 218A inserted (30.6.2004 for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 12(1), 93; S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(i)

[^key-c64a5a9aaee44f8e9630d7ff36521565]: S. 36(2)(i) inserted (30.6.2004 for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 12(2), 93; S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(i)

[^key-cfd9b1862ed38760054708aa094bfd0b]: Pt. 5 Ch. 1A inserted (30.6.2004 for E., 30.9.2004 for W. for specified purposes, 30.4.2005 for W. so far as not already in force) by Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), s. 93, Sch. 1 para. 1; S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(iii); S.I. 2004/2557, art. 2(a)(ii); S.I. 2005/1225, art. 2(b)

[^key-417bf9f8f89b22c24f24482b3ed53fe1]: Words in s. 81(1) substituted (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 170(2), 181(1); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(f) (with art. 4(3)); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(f) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-8fdb4b9c6eeda540e9910dbadb287405]: S. 81(2) substituted (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 170(3), 181(1); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(f) (with art. 4(3)); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(f) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-97bf35e02e1f69416f978ae917b9ee97]: S. 81(3)(3A) substituted for s. 81(3) (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 170(4), 181(1); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(f) (with art. 4(3)); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(f) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-11f915fa0dcc635b23b2d0cd8c237b96]: S. 81(4A) inserted (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 170(5), 181(1); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(f) (with art. 4(3)); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(f) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-3ca68330182c291aedfbd271d79964e0]: Words in s. 81(5) inserted (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 170(6), 181(1); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(f) (with art. 4(3)); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(f) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-194c5a1526f67c7913354d607e7593fa]: S. 81 extended to Crown Land (30.9.2003 for E. for specified purposes, 30.3.2004 for W. for specified purposes, 28.2.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 31.5.2005 for W. for specified purposes) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 172, 181(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(h) (with art. 4); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(h)

[^key-4f567c5eb9798b722f29f0d361f34ae6]: S. 84 extended to Crown Land (30.9.2003 for E. for specified purposes, 30.3.2004 for W. for specified purposes) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 172, 181(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-e417f5589c904a267bc5995ddf912b0f]: Sch. 4 extended to Crown Land (30.9.2003 for E. for specified purposes, 30.3.2004 for W. for specified purposes, 28.2.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 31.5.2005 for W. for specified purposes) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 172, 181(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(h) (with art. 4); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(h)

[^key-67cea9b9d5dcb8931a06c5f2a37fe923]: S. 81(5A) inserted (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 13 para. 16; S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(i); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(i)

[^key-071d962ec9ab27fd213197baa9d0d745]: S. 82 repealed (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(j); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(j)

[^key-f24acd0e6bc7ccc592401997f7d43fb6]: Sch. 10 para. 18(2)(b) and preceding word repealed (28.2.2005 for E., 31.5.2005 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(j); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(j)

[^key-87807d538b8f4a7e123563c814850e9b]: S. 51(7) inserted (14.7.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 228(1), 270(7); S.I. 2005/1814, arts. 1(2), 2(c)

[^key-188d40b4623a451efdde760aafc107eb]: Words in s. 125(2) substituted (6.6.2005 for E., 25.11.2005 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 179(2), 270(4), (5)(c) (with s. 179(4)); S.I. 2005/1451, art. 2(a); S.I. 2005/3237, arts. 1(2), 2(f)

[^key-35a04927841b4c5f69359b983f449623]: Ss. 125A, 125B inserted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 179(3), 270(2)(b) (with s. 179(4))

[^key-09dcd369d7ada033d0d71e0a6d931840]: Words in s. 131(a) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership (Family Proceedings and Housing Consequential Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3336), arts. 1, 20

[^key-efe6c1241b7eb79bc71c1106886373c7]: S. 132(2A) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 52; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-c1dd00893234f91901f1d6ecf48a47f3]: Words in s. 133(2)(a) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 53(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-18f40e829e3ecc0b9ca274390e194370]: S. 133(3)(a)(iv) and word inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(2), Sch. 8 para. 53(3); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

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