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(1A)Each of them] is referred to in this part as “the [F2Relevant Authority]”.
(2)The provisions of Schedule 6 have effect with respect to the constitution and proceedings of, and other matters relating to, [F3the Housing Corporation].
[F4(3)The functions conferred by this Part in relation to registered social landlords are exercisable by the [F2Relevant Authority] in whose register they are registered.
As to which [F2Relevant Authority] that is, see section 56 of the Housing Act 1996.]
[F5(4)In this Part,—
(a)in relation to land in Wales held by an unregistered housing association, “theRelevant Authority” means [F6the Secretary of State]; and
(b)in relation to land outside Wales held by such an association, “the [F2Relevant Authority]” means the Housing Corporation.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland onlyAmendments (Textual)F1Words in s. 74(1) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 29(2) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5F2Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5F3Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. III para. 31(2)F4S. 74(3) substituted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(25)F5S. 74(4) inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. III para. 31(3)F6Words in s. 74(4)(a) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 29(3) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 574 The Housing Corporation.S(1)This Part has effect with respect to the Housing Corporation [F23and the Secretary of State
(1A)Each of them] is referred to in this Part as “the [F24Relevant Authority]”
(2)The provisions of Schedule 6 have effect with respect to the constitution and proceedings of, and other matters relating to, [F25the Housing Corporation].
[F26(3)In this Part “registered housing association” in relation to the [F24Relevant Authority], means a housing association registered in the register maintained by the [F24Relevant Authority].
(a)in relation to land in Wales held by an unregistered housing association, “theRelevant Authority” means [F27the Secretary of State]; and
(b)in relation to land outside Wales held by such an association, “theRelevant Authority” means the Housing Corporation.]
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[F8(a)to facilitate the proper performance of the functions of registered social landlords;
(b)to maintain a register of social landlords and to exercise supervision and control over such persons;
(c)to promote and assist the development of self-build societies (other than registered social landlords) and to facilitate the proper performance of the functions, and to publicise the aims and principles, of such societies;]
(e)to undertake, to such extent as the [F7Relevant Authority] considers necessary, the provision (by construction, acquisition, conversion, improvement or otherwise) of dwellings for letting or for sale and of hostels, and the management of dwellings or hostels so provided.
[F10(f)to provide on request, to such extent as the Relevant Authority considers appropriate, advice and assistance to the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales in relation to the Commission’s functions under Part I of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value).]
(2)The [F7Relevant Authority] shall exercise its general functions subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act [F11and Part I of the Housing Act 1996].
(3)Subsection (1) is without prejudice to specific functions conferred on the [F7Relevant Authority]by or under this Act [F12or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].
(4)The [F7Relevant Authority] may do such things and enter into such transactions as are incidental to or conducive to the exercise of any of its functions, general or specific, under this Act [F12or Part I of the Housing Act 1996].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland onlyAmendments (Textual)F7Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5F8S. 75(1)(a)-(c) substituted (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 55(1), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch.)F9Ss. 41–51, 75(1)(d) repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18F10S. 75(1)(f) inserted (27.9.1999 for E. for certain purposes and 1.10.1999 for W. otherwise 27.7.2000) by 1999 c. 27, ss. 22(7), 27(2); S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2F11Words in s. 75(2) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(a)F12Words in s. 75(3)(4) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(26)(b)F13S. 75(5) repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)), S.I. 2001/566, art. 275 General functions of the [F28Relevant Authority].S(1)The [F28Relevant Authority] has the following general functions—
(a)to promote and assist the development of registered housing associations and unregistered self-build societies;
(b)to facilitate the proper performance of the functions, and to publicise the aims and principles, of registered housing associations and unregistered self-build societies;
(c)to maintain [F29the register of housing associations referred to in section 3] and to exercise supervision and control over registered housing associations;
(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F30
(e)to undertake, to such extent as the [F28Relevant Authority] considers necessary, the provision (by construction, acquisition, conversion, improvement or otherwise) of dwellings for letting or for sale and of hostels, and the management of dwellings or hostels so provided.
[F31(f)to provide on request, to such extent as the Relevant Authority considers appropriate, advice and assistance to the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales in relation to the Commission’s functions under Part I of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value).]
(2)The [F28Relevant Authority] shall exercise its general functions subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(3)Subsection (1) is without prejudice to specific functions conferred on the [Relevant Authority] by or under this Act.
(4)The [F28Relevant Authority] may do such things and enter into such transactions as are incidental to or conducive to the exercise of any of its functions, general or specific, under this Act.
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(2)A direction as to the terms of loans made under section 79 (lending powers of [F14Housing Corporation]) requires the consent of the Treasury.
(3)Directions may be of a general or particular character and may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.
(4)Non-compliance with a direction does not invalidate a transaction between a person and the [F14Housing Corporation] unless the person had actual notice of the direction.
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(a)the transfer of any estate or interest of the [F17Housing Corporation], or
(b)the creation or disposal of economic interests not involving a transfer of an estate or interest,
and may extend to such incidental or ancillary matters as the [F17Housing Corporation] or the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(3)In this section the [F16Housing Corporation’s]“loans portfolio” means the [F16Housing Corporation’s] rights and obligations in relation to any loans or related securities.
(4)Nothing in the terms of any loan or related transaction entered into by the [F17Housing Corporation] shall be construed as impliedly prohibiting or restricting the [F17Housing Corporation] from dealing with its loans portfolio in accordance with arrangements under this section.]
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(2)The [F18Relevant Authority] may make charges for the service.
[F20(3)The powers conferred on the [F18Relevant Authority] by subsections (1) and (2) may be exercised by the Housing Corporation and [F21the Secretary of State] acting jointly]
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(2)The [F33Relevant Authority] may make charges for the service.
[F34(3)The powers conferred on the [F33Relevant Authority] by subsections (1) and (2) may be exercised by the Housing Corporation and [F35the Secretary of State] acting jointly]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE6This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales onlyAmendments (Textual)F33Words in Pt. III (ss. 74-102) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 28(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5F34S. 77(3) added by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 59(2)(3)(4), Sch. 6 Pt. III para. 33F35Words in s. 77(3) substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 33 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 578 Annual report.E+W+S(1)The [F22Housing Corporation] shall, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, make a report to the Secretary of State on the exercise of its functions during the year.
(2)It shall include in the report a copy of its audited accounts and shall set out in the report any directions given to it by the Secretary of State during the year.
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