Paragraph 1

In accordance with article 3 of the Housing Act 1996 (Consequential Provisions) Order 1996^f1 and subject as follows, the provisions of Part I of the 1996 Act brought into force by this Order apply in relation to matters occurring before the commencement of the provisions as they apply in relation to matters arising on or after their commencement.

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to sections 39 to 50 of the 1996 Act.