Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22)

PART 4 U.K. Social housing in England

CHAPTER 1 E+W Implementing the right to buy on a voluntary basis

Funding of discounts offered to tenants E+W

64 Grants by Secretary of State E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may make grants to private registered providers in respect of right to buy discounts.

(2) A grant under this section may be made on any terms and conditions the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(3) See also section 47 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (which would allow the Secretary of State to direct the Homes and Communities Agency to use its powers to make grants of the kind mentioned above).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 64 in force at 26.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/609, reg. 2

65 Grants by Greater London Authority E+W

(1) The Greater London Authority may make grants to private registered providers in respect of right to buy discounts for dwellings in London.

(2) A grant under this section may be made on any terms and conditions the Greater London Authority considers appropriate.

Commencement Information

I2 S. 65 in force at 26.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/609, reg. 2