Section 141: Joint contract-holder's interest

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 · 2016 anaw 1View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 7: PROVISIONS APPLYING ONLY TO FIXED TERM STANDARD CONTRACTS — CHAPTER 5: DEALING: TRANSFERS

This section applies if a fixed term standard contract provides that a joint contract-holder may transfer his or her rights and obligations under the contract.

The contract must also provide that a transfer may not be made unless the transferor gives notice to the other joint contract-holders that a transfer will be made.

The contract must also provide that the transferee is not entitled to occupy the dwelling without the consent of the other joint contract-holders.

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