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Paragraph 51 Housing Act 1996I1I2

England and Wales

In section 195 (duties in cases of threatened homelessness), in subsection (6)—

(a)

in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (orders for possession on expiry or termination of assured shorthold tenancy)” substitute “section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 (notice of proceedings for possession)”;

(b)

in paragraph (a)—

(i)

for “will expire” substitute “specifies a date that is”;

(ii)

for “expired” substitute “passed”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 2 para. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 145(1)(7)

I2

Sch. 2 para. 51 in force at 1.5.2026 for specified purposes by S.I. 2026/421, reg. 2(c)