- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
16. In paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 1 to the Rent Act 1977(1) (statutory tenants by succession), for the word “treated” to the end substitute “treated as the tenant’s spouse, or if that person is the same sex as the tenant, and falls within paragraph 2(2)(b) of this Schedule, as the tenant’s civil partner.”.
1977 c. 42; paragraph 2 was substituted in relation to deaths occurring on or after 28th November 1980 by the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), section 76; sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) were inserted by the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50), Schedule 4, paragraph 2 in cases where the original tenant died on or after 15th January 1989; sub-paragraph (2) was substituted and sub-paragraph (3) was amended by the 2004 Act, Schedule 8, paragraph 13. There are other amendments to Schedule 1 not relevant to this Order.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: