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Explanatory note

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This Order brings into operation on 1st October 1980 section 121 of the Housing Act 1980, which relates to grants to and by the Housing Corporation.

It brings into operation on 3rd October 1980, the following provisions of the Housing Act 1980, together with associated and other minor and consequential amendments and repeals:—

1

Parts III and IV which relate to tenants' repairs and improvements and matters of jurisdiction and procedure.

2

Sections 110, 111, 114, part of 116(1), 116(2) and part of paragraph 6 of Schedule 14, which relate to mortgages and home ownership.

3

Sections 128, 129 and 132, which relate to registered housing associations.

4

Section 136 and Schedule 19, which relate to service charges.

5

Section 141 and Schedule 21, apart from paragraph 7, which amend the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Schedule 8 to the Housing Act 1974.

6

Section 143, which amends the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 (c.36) in relation to the apportionment of rents and section 144, which provides for increased penalties for certain offences under the Housing Act 1974.

7

Sections 145, 146, and Schedule 23, which relate to houses in multiple occupation.

8

Section 148, which provides for the payment of pensions for presidents and vice-presidents of rent assessment panels.