Structure of the Act Part 2 – Regulation of Social Housing Tenants’ rights and duties Section 181 – Interpretation: “publicly funded”
529.This section defines when a dwelling is “publicly funded”. This broadly replicates the effect of section 16(2) of the 1996 Act, and refers to grants under sections 18 or 27A of the 1996 Act, to homes funded through the disposals proceeds fund, or acquired since 1 April 1997 by a registered provider from a public sector landlord. In addition it refers to dwellings provided in fulfilment of a condition imposed by HCA.