Paragraph 1 Rent Act 1977I1

Section 116 of the Rent Act 1977 (consent of tenant)^f1, is amended in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) below.

In subsection (2), for “the condition specified in subsection (3)” substitute “either of the conditions specified in subsections (3) and (3A)”.

In subsection (3), for “condition” substitute “first of the conditions referred to in subsection (2) above”.

After subsection (3), insert the following subsection—

“(3A)

The second of those conditions is that assistance was or is to be provided in relation to the carrying out of the works under article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002”.