(1)This Chapter does not apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into before the commencement day.
(2)This Chapter does not apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into on or after the commencement day (“the renewed agreement”) if—
(a)another residential tenancy agreement was entered into before the commencement day between the same parties (“the original agreement”), and
(b)the tenant has always had a right of occupation of the premises leased under the renewed agreement since entering into the original agreement.
(3)In this section “the commencement day” means such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes or areas.
[F1(4)References in this section to this Chapter do not include sections 33A to 33E (offences and eviction).
(5)Sections 33A to 33C apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into before or after the coming into force of section 39 of the Immigration Act 2016 (which inserted those sections into this Act).
(6)But sections 33A(10) and (11) and 33B apply only in relation to a contravention of section 22 which occurs after the coming into force of section 39 of the Immigration Act 2016.]
[F2(7)Sections 33D and 33E apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into before or after the coming into force of section 40 of the Immigration Act 2016 (which inserted those sections into this Act).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 35(4)-(6) inserted (1.11.2016 for specified purposes, 1.12.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 39(3), 94(1); S.I. 2016/1037, regs. 2(a), 5(c)
F2S. 35(7) inserted (1.11.2016 for specified purposes, 1.12.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 40(3), 94(1); S.I. 2016/1037, regs. 2(b), 5(d)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 35(3): 1.12.2014 appointed as "the commencement day" by S.I. 2014/2771, art. 12
Commencement Information
I1S. 35 in force at 1.12.2014 by S.I. 2014/2771, art. 7(d)