Rent Act 1977, Section 103 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)If, after a restricted contract has been referred to [F2the appropriate tribunal] by the lessee . . . F3 under section 77 or 80 of this Act, a notice to quit the dwelling to which the contract relates is served by the lessor on the lessee at any time before the decision of the tribunal is given or within the period of 6 months thereafter, then, subject to sections 105 and 106 of this Act, the notice shall not take effect before the expiry of that period.
(2)In a case falling within subsection (1) above,—
(a)[F4the appropriate tribunal] may, if they think fit, direct that a shorter period shall be substituted for the period of 6 months specified in that subsection; and
(b)if the reference to [F5the appropriate tribunal] is withdrawn, the period during which the notice to quit is not to take effect shall end on the expiry of 7 days from the withdrawal of the reference.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 103 heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 3)
F2Words in s. 103(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(b) (with Sch. 3)
F3Words repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(2), Sch. 18
F4Words in s. 103(2)(a) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(c) (with Sch. 3)
F5Words in s. 103(2)(b) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(c) (with Sch. 3)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 103–106 excluded by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), s. 69(3)
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