# The Housing Act 1988 (Commencement No. 6) Order 1992

S.I. 1992/324 · made 20 February 1992

This Order brings into force on 21st February 1992 sections 128 and 135 of and Schedule 16 to, the Housing Act 1988 which respectively add to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26)—a new section (section 81A) preserving a tenant’s right to buy on disposal of a house to a private sector landlord;another new section (section 81B) broadly to give effect to a new Schedule; andthat new Schedule (Schedule 6A contained in Schedule 16) setting out the details of consultation before disposal of houses to a private sector landlord.

Made under: Housing Act 1988 (Section 141)

## Introductory text

HOUSING, SCOTLAND
Made 20th February 1992
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 141(2) of the Housing Act 1988, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Housing Act 1988 (Commencement No. 6) Order 1992.

## 2 

Sections 128 and 135 of, and Schedule 16 to, the Housing Act 1988 shall come into force on 21st February 1992.

## Signature

James Douglas-Hamilton
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
20th February 1992

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 21st February 1992 sections 128 and 135 of and Schedule 16 to, the Housing Act 1988 which respectively add to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26)—
(a) a new section (section 81A) preserving a tenant’s right to buy on disposal of a house to a private sector landlord;
(b) another new section (section 81B) broadly to give effect to a new Schedule; and
(c) that new Schedule (Schedule 6A contained in Schedule 16) setting out the details of consultation before disposal of houses to a private sector landlord.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/324 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-1988-commencement-no-6-order-1992
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