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Housing Act 1985

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Housing Act 1985. Legislation related to housing in England and Wales. A piece of UK legislation related to housing, specifically section 17 which deals with compulsory purchase powers. Legislation that provides powers for compulsory purchase orders for housing purposes and governs housing in the UK, including secure tenancies and the right to mutual exchange. Legislation governing housing matters in the UK.

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