Co-Operative Housing Societies Act 1958

Contracts on behalf of a society may be made varied or discharged as provided in this section.

Any contract which, if made between private persons, would be by law required to be in writing and under seal, may be made on behalf of the society in writing under the common seal of the society, and the contract may in the same manner be varied or discharged.

Any contract which, if made between private persons, would be by law required to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith, may be made on behalf of the society in writing, signed by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the society, and the contract may in the same manner be varied or discharged.

Any contract which, if made between private persons, would by law be valid, although made by parol only and not reduced into writing, may be made by parol on behalf of the society by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the society, and the contract may in the same way be varied or discharged.

Any contract made according to the provisions of this section shall be effectual in law and shall be binding upon the society and all other parties thereto.