After section 36 of the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) insert—
In section 33(2) of the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) (covenants and conditions which may be imposed), after "But" insert ." , subject to sections 36A and 37, "
In section 37(1) of that Act (restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks etc.), after "restriction on assignment)" insert ." or a covenant as mentioned in section 36A(3) (right of first refusal for local authority) "
In section 41 of that Act (exempted disposals which end liability under covenants), after paragraph (a) insert—
The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a disposal under section 32 of that Act if—
the purchaser has accepted an offer for the disposal of the house from the authority, or
the authority has accepted an offer for the disposal of the house from the purchaser,
before the day on which this section comes into force.