Prospective
5.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) this paragraph applies to a tenancy in respect of a dwelling comprised in land which has been disposed of under Article 88 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981(1).N.I.
(2) This paragraph shall not apply to a tenancy to which sub-paragraph (1) refers if—
(a)there has been an increase in rent since the disposal occurred; and
(b)the claimant occupies a dwelling larger than is reasonably required by him and any others who occupy that dwelling (including any non-dependant of his and any person paying rent to him); or
(c)the rent payable for that dwelling is unreasonably high.
(3) Where the disposal took place on or after 7th October 2002, sub-paragraph (2) shall apply to a tenancy to which sub-paragraph (1) refers as if head (b) were omitted.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 5 in operation at 20.11.2006, see reg. 1(1)