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Section 200: Registered social landlord's right of first refusal

Housing Act 2004 · 2004 c. 34View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 6: Other provisions about housing — Chapter 2: Disposals attracting discounts other than under right to buy

After section 12 of the Housing Act 1996 insert—

In section 13(1) of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) (restriction on disposal of houses in National Parks, &c), after "restriction on assignment)" insert ." or a covenant as mentioned in section 12A(2) of this Act (right of first refusal for registered social landlord) "

The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a disposal under section 8 of that Act if—

the purchaser has accepted an offer for the disposal of the house from the landlord, or
the landlord has accepted an offer for the disposal of the house from the purchaser,

before the day on which this section comes into force.

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