# Housing Act 1985, Section 527: Eligibility for assistance.


A person is eligible for assistance under this Part in respect of a dwelling if—
(a) he is an individual who is not a trustee, a trustee for beneficiaries who are all individuals or a personal representative,
(b) the dwelling is a defective dwelling within the meaning of this Part by virtue of a designation under section 528 (designation by Secretary of State) or section 559 (designation under local scheme),
(c) he holds a relevant interest in the dwelling, as defined in section 530, and
(d) the conditions specified in section 531 (conditions of eligibility: disposal by public sector authority, &c.) are satisfied;
but subject to section 533 (exceptions to eligibility).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/68/section/527 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-1985/section-527
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