Section 78: Directions to secure proper accounting.

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 · 1989 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Local Government and Housing Act 1989
- Section 77: Power to keep Housing Repairs Account.
- Section 78A: Directions as to treatment of service charges, &c.

Part VI: Housing Finance

The Secretary of State may give directions as to the accounting practices (whether actual or prospective) which are to be followed by a local housing authority in the keeping of their Housing Revenue Account or Housing RepairsAccount.

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