Section 39: Costs of enfranchisement and extension under the LRHUDA 1993

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 · 2024 c. 22View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Leasehold enfranchisement and extension

The LRHUDA 1993 is amended as follows.

In section 28 (withdrawal of acquisition), omit subsections (4) to (7).

In section 29 (deemed withdrawal), omit subsections (6) to (8).

In section 32(2) (vendor's lien), omit paragraph (c).

Omit section 33 (costs of enfranchisement).

In section 56(3) (conditions of grant of new lease), omit paragraph (b).

In section 57(8) (landlord's covenants on extension), omit the words from "and in the absence" to "assurance)".

Omit section 60 (costs of extension) and the italic heading preceding it.

Before section 90 insert—

In Schedule 7, in paragraph 2(2) (terms of enfranchisement), omit the words from "and in the absence" to "assurance)".

In consequence of the amendments made by subsections (2) to (10)—

in section 15(7) (appointment and replacement of nominee purchaser)—
for the words from "he shall not be liable" to "but if" substitute ;"and"
for "under section 33" substitute ;"as otherwise referred to in section 89A"
in section 31(5) (designation for inheritance tax purposes), omit paragraph (a);
in the italic heading before section 32, omit "and costs of enfranchisement";
in section 52 (withdrawal from acquisition of new lease), omit subsection (3);
in section 74 (effect of estate management schemes on freehold claims), omit subsection (4).

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