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(1)References in this Chapter to the applicant, in relation to a grant or an application for a grant, shall be construed in relation to any time after his death as a reference to his personal representatives.
(2)Where the applicant dies after liability has been incurred for any preliminary or ancillary services or charges, the local housing authority may, if they think fit, pay grant in respect of some or all of those matters.
(3)Where the applicant dies after the relevant works have been begun and before the certified date, the local housing authority may, if they think fit, pay grant in respect of some or all of the works already carried out and other relevant works covered by the application.
(4)Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the provisions as to grant conditions applying in relation to any payment of grant under subsection (2) or (3).
(1)A local housing authority may by agreement with a person having the requisite interest execute at his expense—
(a)any works towards the cost of which a grant under this Chapter is payable or might be paid on an application duly made and approved, and
(b)any further works which it is in their opinion necessary or desirable to execute together with the works mentioned in paragraph (a).
[F1(2)In subsection (1), the reference to a person having the requisite interest is a reference to—
(a)in the case of a qualifying houseboat or [F2caravan], the person who is—
(i)entitled to possession of the premises at which the qualifying houseboat is moored or the [F3land] on which the [F2caravan] is stationed, or
(ii)entitled to dispose of the qualifying houseboat or [F2caravan], or
(b)in any other case, the person who has an owner’s interest.]
(3)F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 57(2) substituted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 24(a) (with art. 11(2))
F2Word in s. 57(2)(a) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(6)(a), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))
F3Word in s. 57(2)(a)(i) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(6)(b), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))
F4S. 57(3) repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 24(b), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
In this Chapter—
[F5“caravan”—
means a caravan within the meaning of Part 1 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (disregarding the amendment made by section 13(2) of the Caravan Sites Act 1968); and
includes any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it;]
“common parts”, in relation to a building, includes the structure and exterior of the building and common facilities provided, whether in the building or elsewhere, for persons who include the occupiers of one or more flats in the building;
“common parts application”, in relation to an application for a F6. . . grant, means an application in respect of works to the common parts of a building containing one or more flats;
F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“flat” means a dwelling which is a separate set of premises, whether or not on the same floor, divided horizontally from some other part of the building.
[F8“premises” includes a qualifying houseboat or a [F9caravan];]
[F10“qualifying houseboat” means a boat or similar structure designed or adapted for use as a place of permanent habitation which—
has its only or main mooring within the area of a single local housing authority;
is moored in pursuance of a right to that mooring; and
is a dwelling for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (council tax),
and includes any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it;]
F11...
Textual Amendments
F5Words in s. 58 inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(7)(a), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))
F6In s. 58 in definition of "common parts application" words repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 25(a), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F7In s. 58 definition of "conversion application" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 25(b), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F8In s. 58 definition of "premises" inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 25(c) (with art. 11(2))
F9Word in s. 58 substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(7)(b), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))
F10In s. 58 definition of "qualifying houseboat" inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 25(c) (with art. 11(2))
F11Words in s. 58 repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(7)(c), 270(3)(a), Sch. 16 (with s. 224(9))
In this Chapter the expressions listed below are defined by or otherwise fall to be construed in accordance with the provisions indicated—
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
[F13caravan | section 58] |
certified date | section 44(3)(b) |
common parts | section 58 |
common parts application (in relation to a F14. . . grant) | section 58 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
disabled occupant | section 20 |
disabled person | section 100(1) to (3) |
dwelling | section 101 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
eligible works | section 34(2)(a) |
estimated expense | section 34(2) |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F15. . . | F15. . . |
flat | section 58 |
grant F16. . . | section 1(6) |
grant condition | section 44(1) |
grant condition period | section 44(3)(a) |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
housing action trust | section 101 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
introductory tenant | section 101 |
F12. . . | |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
local authority | section 101 |
local housing authority | section 101 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
member of family | section 98(1) |
new town corporation | section 101 |
[F17occupier’s application | section 19(1) and (2)] |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
owner | sections 99 and 101 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
owner’s application | |
F18. . . | F18. . . |
–in relation to a F18. . . grant | section 19(1) and (2) |
owner’s certificate (in relation to an application for a F19. . . grant) | section 21(2) |
owner’s interest | section 101 |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
preliminary or ancillary services and charges | section 2(3) |
[F20premises | section 58] |
prescribed | section 101 |
[F21qualifying houseboat | section 58] |
qualifying owner’s interest | |
F22. . . | F22. . . |
–in relation to an application for a F22. . . grant | section 19(4) |
F22. . . | F22. . . |
F23. . . | F23. . . |
qualifying tenant | |
F24. . . | F24. . . |
–in relation to an application for a F24. . . grant | section 19(4) |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
relevant works (in relation to a grant application) | section 2(2)(a) |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
F25. . . secure tenant | section 101 |
social services authority | section 100(4) |
F26. . . statutory tenant | section 101 |
tenancy and tenant (generally) | section 101 |
tenant (and expressions relating to tenancies) | |
F27. . . | F27. . . |
F27. . . | F27. . . |
F27. . . | F27. . . |
–in the context of an application for F27. . . grant | section 19(5) |
tenant’s application | |
F28. . . | F28. . . |
–in relation to a F28. . . grant | section 19(1) and (2) |
F12. . . | F12. . . |
tenant’s certificate | |
F29. . . | F29. . . |
–for the purposes of an application for a F29. . . grant | section 22(2) |
urban development corporation | section 101 |
Textual Amendments
F12S. 59: entries repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(a), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F13Words in s. 59 inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(8)(a), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))
F14S. 59: words in entry relating to "common parts application" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(b), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F15Words in s. 59 repealed (6.4.2006 for E., 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(4)(5)(f), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b)(c) (with Sch.)
F16S. 59: words in entry relating to "grant" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(c), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F17S. 59: entry inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 26(m) (with art. 11(2))
F18S. 59: words in entry relating to "owner's application" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(d), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F19S. 59: words in entry relating to "owner's certificate" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(e), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F20S. 59: entry inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 26(m) (with art. 11(2))
F21S. 59: entry inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 26(m) (with art. 11(2))
F22S. 59: words in entry relating to "qualifying owner's interest" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(f), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F23Words in s. 59 repealed (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(8)(b), 270(3)(a), Sch. 16 (with s. 224(9))
F24S. 59: words in entry relating to "qualifying tenant" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(g), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F25S. 59: words in entry relating to "secure tenancy and secure tenant" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(h), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F26S. 59: words in entry relating to "statutory tenancy and statutory tenant" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(i), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F27S. 59: words in entry relating to "tenant (and expressions relating to tenancies)" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(j), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F28S. 59: words in entry relating to "tenant's application" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(k), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
F29S. 59: words in entry relating to "tenant's certificate" repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 26(l), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))
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