Section 440: Deposits in respect of maintenance or repair of mortgaged premises.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Housing Act 1985
- Section 439: Requirements as to fitness of premises, &c.
- Section 441: Waiver or reduction of payments in case of property requiring repair or improvement.

Part XIV: LOANS FOR ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING

A local authority by whom has been advanced on the mortgage of a house in pursuance of any enactment may accept the deposit by the mortgagor of the sums estimated to be required for the maintenance or repair of the mortgaged premises, and may pay interest on sums so deposited.

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