Section 180 — Housing Act 2004: Extension of qualifying period for right to buy

Extension of qualifying period for right to buy 180 1 In section 119(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) (qualifying period for right to buy) for “two” substitute “ five ” .

2 In subsection (2)(a) of section 129 of that Act (discount)—

a for “two” substitute “ five ” ;

and b for “32 per cent” substitute “ 35 per cent ” .

3 In subsection (2)(b) of that section—

a for “two”, where it appears for the second time, substitute “ five ” ;

and b for “44 per cent” substitute “ 50 per cent ” .

4 In subsection (2A)(b) of that section for “two” substitute “ five ” .

5 The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a secure tenancy—

a if the tenancy was entered into before, or in pursuance of an agreement made before, the day on which this section comes into force, or b if paragraph (a) does not apply but the tenant is a public sector tenant on that day and does not cease to be such a tenant at any time before serving a notice in respect of the tenancy under section 122 of that Act.

6 In subsection (5) “ public sector tenant ” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to that Act.