Paragraph 2

In Part IV of the M1Housing Act 1985 (secure tenancies), before section 110 under the heading “Supplementary provisions” insert—

“ Acquisition of dwelling-house subject to statutory tenancy.

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Where an authority or body within section 80 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies) becomes the landlord of a dwelling-house subject to a statutory tenancy, the tenancy shall be treated for all purposes as if it were a contractual tenancy on the same terms, and the provisions of this Part apply accordingly.”.