Where in consequence of this Act two or more persons are bound by the same covenant, they are so bound both jointly and severally.
Subject to section 24(2), where by virtue of this Act—
two or more persons are bound jointly and severally by the same covenant, and
any of the persons so bound is released from the covenant,
the release does not extend to any other of those persons.
For the purpose of providing for contribution between persons who, by virtue of this Act, are bound jointly and severally by a covenant, the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 shall have effect as if—
liability to a person under a covenant were liability in respect of damage suffered by that person;
references to damage accordingly included a breach of a covenant of a tenancy; and
section 7(2) of that Act were omitted.