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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Miscellaneous provisions

179: Orders in respect of matrimonial homes and tenancies where parties living apart

You could also call this:

"Rules about homes when couples live apart"

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You are looking at a law called the Family Proceedings Act 1980. This law has a part about homes and tenancies when people are living apart. This part of the law is called section 179, but it is no longer in use because it was repealed.

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Part 11Miscellaneous provisions

179Orders in respect of matrimonial homes and tenancies where parties living apart (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 179: repealed, on , by section 42 of the Domestic Protection Act 1982 (1982 No 120).