9(1)This paragraph applies if the spouse [F1, civil partner] or cohabitant is entitled to occupy the dwelling-house by virtue of a statutory tenancy within the meaning of the M1Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976.E+W
(2)The court may by order direct that, as from such date as may be specified in the order—
(a)that spouse [F2, civil partner] or cohabitant is to cease to be entitled to occupy the dwelling-house; and
(b)the other spouse [F2, civil partner] or cohabitant is to be deemed to be the tenant or, as the case may be, the sole tenant under that statutory tenancy.
(3)A spouse [F3, civil partner] or cohabitant who is deemed under this paragraph to be the tenant under a statutory tenancy is (within the meaning of that Act) a statutory tenant in his own right, or a statutory tenant by succession, according as the other spouse [F3, civil partner] or cohabitant was a statutory tenant in his own right or a statutory tenant by succession.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(1) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 82, 263, Sch. 9 para. 16(14); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F2Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(2)(a)(b) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 82, 263, Sch. 9 para. 16(14); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F3Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(3) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 82, 263, Sch. 9 para. 16(14); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
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