Part 6

Other provisions about housing
Chapter 1

Secure tenancies

Right to buy: when exercisable

Extension of qualifying period for right to buy
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1
In section 119(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) (qualifying period for right to buy) for “two” substitute “ five ”.
2
In subsection (2)(a) of section 129 of that Act (discount)—
a
for “two” substitute “ five ”; and
b
for “32 per cent” substitute “ 35 per cent ”.
3
In subsection (2)(b) of that section—
a
for “two”, where it appears for the second time, substitute “ five ”; and
b
for “44 per cent” substitute “ 50 per cent ”.
4
In subsection (2A)(b) of that section for “two” substitute “ five ”.
5
The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a secure tenancy—
a
if the tenancy was entered into before, or in pursuance of an agreement made before, the day on which this section comes into force, or
b
if paragraph (a) does not apply but the tenant is a public sector tenant on that day and does not cease to be such a tenant at any time before serving a notice in respect of the tenancy under section 122 of that Act.
6
In subsection (5) “public sector tenant” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to that Act.