2 Commencement
In so far as it is not already in force, Part 5 of (and Schedule 8 to) the Housing Act 2004 shall come into force on 10th September 2007 in relation to the types of property described in article 3(1), and to the extent specified in article 3(2).
Under section 270(2) of the Housing Act 2004, sections 161 to 164, 176 and any other provision conferring powers to make an order or regulations, came into force on the day the Act was passed. Part 5 of (and Schedule 8 to) the Housing Act 2004 were brought into force with application to properties having four bedrooms or more by the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1668, C.66).