This statutory instrument details the commencement and transitional provisions for specific sections of the Housing Act 1996 in England and Wales. It outlines the dates on which various provisions of the Act were brought into force, specifying September 24, 1996, and October 1, 1996, as key commencement dates. The order was issued on September 25, 1996, and made on September 16, 1996, with no immediate effect beyond its commencement provisions.

This order is a piece of primary legislation, specifically a statutory instrument, and as such, its reception is not typically discussed in terms of reader reviews or critical analysis. Its significance lies in its legal effect and its role in the implementation of the Housing Act 1996. Legal professionals and government bodies would be the primary audience concerned with its provisions and impact on housing law.