4A

Subject to subsection (4B), the provisions of this Part do not apply to an allocation of housing accommodation by a local housing authority in England to a person who is already—

a

a secure or introductory tenant, or

b

an assured tenant of housing accommodation held by a private registered provider of social housing or a registered social landlord.

4B

The provisions of this Part apply to an allocation of housing accommodation by a local housing authority in England to a person who falls within subsection (4A)(a) or (b) if—

a

the allocation involves a transfer of housing accommodation for that person,

b

the application for the transfer is made by that person, and

c

the authority is satisfied that the person is to be given reasonable preference under section 166A(3).