# Housing Act 1985, Section 148: Determination of landlord’s share, initial discount etc.

Extent: E+W

The landlord’s share shall be determined by the formula—
S=P-IPPx100the amount of the initial discount shall be determined by the formula—
ID=IPPxDand the amount of any previous discount which will be recovered by virtue of the transaction shall be determined by the formula—
RD=IPPxPDwhere—
S = the landlord’s share expressed as a percentage;
P = the price which would be payable if the tenant were exercising the right to buy;
IP = the amount of the tenant’s initial payment (but disregarding any reduction in pursuance of section 153B(3));
ID = the amount of the initial discount;
D = the amount of the discount which would be applicable if the tenant were exercising the right to buy;
RD = the amount of any previous discount which will be recovered by virtue of the transaction;
PD = the amount of any previous discount which would be recovered if the tenant were exercising the right to buy.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/68/section/148 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-1985/section-148
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