16Introductory standard contractsE+W
(1)An occupation contract which is a standard contract because the first exception in section 11 or 12 applies and because it is within paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 (new occupation contract made with community landlord)—
(a)is a periodic standard contract during the introductory period, and
(b)if it subsists immediately before the end of that period—
(i)ends at the end of that period, and
(ii)is replaced with a secure contract that has an occupation date falling immediately after that period ends.
(2)But subsection (1)(b) does not apply if an introductory period ends because of paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 4 (private landlord becomes landlord under the contract).
(3)Schedule 4 makes provision about introductory periods and about the terms of a secure contract which arises at the end of an introductory period.
(4)In this Act “introductory standard contract” means a contract—
(a)which is within subsection (1), and
(b)in relation to which the introductory period has not ended.
Commencement Information
I1S. 16 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2