Normally the ASA - the advertising industry s own watchdog or local authorities deal with advertising complaints. But where they have any difficulties, or if urgent action is needed, the OFT can go straight to court. Right to Buy This scheme, introduced in 1980, gives people who have been secure tenants of council or other public sector landlords for at least two years the right to buy their homes at a discount. The discount varies on the type of property, its location, its value and the length of tenancy. They do not need to appoint a third party to apply for a mortgage or to apply for and complete the Right to Buy application form.
Tenants can do both themselves.
Impartial advice and practical help on Right to Buy and making an application is available free of charge from local council housing departments, housing advice centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux. You are welcome to print off these pages, link to them, or reproduce them so long as you do not do so for financial gain or distort the information contained here. We welcome your comments on any aspect of this service. Please remember that the information on these pages can only provide general guidance and should not be read as a substitute for the law.