Section 130: Replacement of residence test

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 · 2002 c. 15View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Leasehold reform — Chapter 3: New leases for tenants of flats

Section 39 of the 1993 Act (the right) is amended as follows.

In subsection (2)(a) (requirement that tenant is qualifying tenant of flat on the relevant date), for "is" substitute ." has for the last two years been "

Omit subsections (2)(b), (2A) and (2B) (requirement that tenant has occupied flat as only or principal home for three years).

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