Section 302 — Housing Act 1985: Management and repair of houses acquired under s. 300 or retained under s. 301

Management and repair of houses acquired under s. 300 or retained under s. 301 302 Where a residential 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 residential 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 residential building capable of providing accommodation of a standard which is adequate for the time being pending its demolition;

c sections 8 and 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (implied condition of fitness for human habitation) do not apply to a contract for the letting of the residential building or any flat in the building by the authority.