121 Local authority may acquire and repair house or building liable to closing or demolition order
Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (1987 c 26) | Legislation

121  Local authority may acquire and repair house or building liable to closing or demolition order

(1)     If, in relation to any house or building to which this section applies, it appears to a local authority that having regard to—

(a)     its existing condition;

(b)     the needs of the area for the provision of further housing accommodation;

the house or building must remain in use as housing accommodation, they may purchase it.

(2)     This section applies to any house or building in respect of which the local authority may make—

(a)     a closing order under section 114; or

(b)     a demolition order under section 115 or 120(1).

(3)

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