Citation and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1996.

2

In this Order—

  • “landlord” means a registered social landlord within the meaning of Part I of the 1996 Act;

  • “the 1985 Act” means the Housing Associations Act 19852;

  • “the 1988 Act” means the Housing Act 19883;

  • “the 1996 Act” means the Housing Act 1996.