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The Housing Act 1985 is the principal statute governing secure tenancies in the public sector (council housing) in England. It establishes the right to buy for secure tenants, sets out the grounds for possession, and provides for succession rights.
Pwyntiau allweddol
- Secure tenancies — council tenants have security of tenure and can only be evicted on specified grounds
- Right to Buy — secure tenants of at least 3 years can purchase their home at a discount
- Grounds for possession — mandatory and discretionary grounds in Schedule 2
- Succession rights — spouse/civil partner can succeed to the tenancy on death of tenant
- Assignment generally prohibited except by court order or mutual exchange
- Right to repair scheme for qualifying repairs
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Hanes diwygiadau
2004 — Housing Act 2004
Introduced HMO licensing and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.