Section 527: Eligibility for assistance.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XVI: ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING

A person is eligible for assistance under this Part in respect of a dwelling if—

he is an individual who is not a trustee, a trustee for beneficiaries who are all individuals or a personal representative,
the dwelling is a defective dwelling within the meaning of this Part by virtue of a designation under section 528 (designation by Secretary of State) or section 559 (designation under local scheme),
he holds a relevant interest in the dwelling, as defined in section 530, and
the conditions specified in section 531 (conditions of eligibility: disposal by public sector authority, &c.) are satisfied;

but subject to section 533 (exceptions to eligibility).

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