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Local Government Act 1974

Private works

672: Occupier may act if owner of premises makes default

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"What happens if the owner of your house doesn't do their job and you need to take action?"

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If you are living in a house or building, and the owner does not do what they are supposed to do, you might be able to take action. This is according to a part of the Local Government Act 1974, but this specific part is no longer in effect. It was repealed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002, which you can find on the legislation website.

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Part 42Private works

672Occupier may act if owner of premises makes default (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 672: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).