Contents

• Overview

1.1 Purpose
1.2 Context
1.3 Main Features of the Scheme

• Applicant Eligibility

2.1 General
2.2 Qualifying Period for RTA
2.3 Public Sector Landlords
2.4 Detailed Eligibility Criteria
2.5 Suspensions for Anti-Social Behaviour

• Property Eligibility

3.1 General
3.2 Eligible & Ineligible Properties
3.3 Excluded Properties
3.4 Properties to be Demolished

• Application Processing

4.1 General
4.2 Letters and Application Forms
4.3 Publicity
4.4 Exercising Right To Acquire:  Action by the Tenant
4.5 Action by the RSL
4.6 Offer Notice
4.7 Purchase Price
4.8 Service Charges
4.9 Tenant’s Response
4.10 Completion
4.11 Grant Claim
4.12 Restrictions on Resale and Covenants
4.13 Conveyance of Freehold and Grant of Lease
4.14 Legal Charges
4.15 Approved Lenders

• Post Sales Procedures

5.1 General
5.2 Repayment of Discount
5.3 Waivers and Exemptions
5.4 Disregard of Improvements

• Reporting and Audit Requirements

6.1 General
6.2 Reporting on Annual Outputs
6.3 Disposal Proceeds Fund