Section 138A — Housing Act 2004: Effect of initial demolition notice served before completion

Effect of initial demolition notice served before completion 138A 1 This section applies where—

a an initial demolition notice is served on a secure tenant under Schedule 5A, and b the notice is served on the tenant before the landlord has made to him such a grant as is required by section 138(1) in respect of a claim by the tenant to exercise the right to buy.

2 In such a case the landlord is not bound to comply with section 138(1), in connection with any such claim by the tenant, so long as the initial demolition notice remains in force under Schedule 5A.

3 Section 138C provides a right to compensation in certain cases where this section applies.