C1C2C3PART IX SLUM CLEARANCE

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Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)

Use of condemned houses for temporary housing accommodation

302 Management and repair of houses acquired under s. 300 or retained under s. 301

Where a F1residential building is acquired by a local housing authority under section 300 or retained by a local housing authority under section 301 for temporary use for housing purposes—

a

the authority have the like powers in respect of the F1residential building as they have in respect of dwellings provided by them under Part II (provision of housing accommodation);

b

the authority may carry out such works as may from time to time be required for rendering and keeping the F1residential building capable of providing accommodation of a standard which is adequate for the time being pending its demolition;

c

F3sections 8 and 9A of the M1Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (implied condition of fitness for human habitation) F4do not apply to a contract for the letting of the F2residential building or any flat in the building by the authority.