The Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997

1.  Section 16(2)(c) (right of tenant to acquire dwelling) of the Act does not apply in a case where the dwelling has been acquired after the commencement of this Order by a registered social landlord pursuant to an option which was created or a contract which was entered into before 1st April 1997.