8. The Residuary Body shall be treated as a local authority for the purpose of the following provisions of the Housing Act 1985(1)—
(a)section 43 and 44 (consent required for certain disposals of houses);
(b)section 45 to 51 (restrictions on recovery of service charges after disposal of house);
(c)Parts IV and V (secure tenancies and right to buy);
(d)Part XVI (assistance for owners of defective premises disposed of by local authorities and others).