A law called section 553 used to be about building flats and selling them. You can find more information about what replaced this law by looking at the Local Government Act 2002. This law was repealed on 1 July 2003, which means it is no longer in effect.

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Government and voting > Local councilsHousing and property > Land use

552: Council may erect or purchase or convert houses, or

"Councils can build, buy, or alter houses for people to live in."

554: Council may sell or lease houses and building sections, or

"Councils can sell or rent out houses and land they own."

Part 32Land development for housing, commercial, and industrial purposes
Development of land for housing

553Erection of flats and sale of flats (Repealed)

Notes

Section 553: repealed, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).