The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.

In section 45(2) in the definition of “public sector authority” after the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In section 80(1) (secure tenancies: the landlord condition) before the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In section 114(1) (meaning of “landlord authority”) before the entry for a housing action trust insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In section 171(2) (section applies to interests held by certain bodies) after the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In section 458(1) (Part 14: minor definitions) in the definition of “housing authority” after “an urban development corporation,” insert “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 (tenancy not secure if tenant employed by landlord or certain bodies) before the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In Part 1 of Schedule 2 (grounds on which court may order possession of dwelling-house let under secure tenancy if it considers it reasonable) in paragraph (a) of Ground 7 before the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In Part 3 of Schedule 2 (grounds on which court may order possession of dwelling-house let under secure tenancy if it considers it reasonable and suitable alternative accommodation is available) in paragraph (a) of Ground 12 before the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In Schedule 3 (grounds for withholding consent to assignment by way of exchange) in paragraph (b) of Ground 5 before the entry for an urban development corporation insert—“ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In Schedule 4 (qualifying period for right to buy etc) in paragraph 7(1) (the landlord condition) after the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.

In Schedule 5 (exceptions to right to buy) in paragraph 5(1)(b) (letting to employees of certain bodies) before the entry for an urban development corporation insert— “ a Mayoral development corporation, ”.