C1C2C3Part I Enfranchisement and Extension of Long Leaseholds
Pt. I (ss. 1–37) extended by Housing Act 1985 (c. 68, SIF 61), s. 174
Pt. I (ss. 1-37) modified (1.4.1997) by 1985 c. 68, s. 174 (as inserted (1.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/619, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 29)
Pt. I extended by Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26), s. 12(1)
Right to enfranchisement or extension
1BF1Right to enfranchisement only in case of certain tenancies terminable after death or marriage.
Where a tenancy granted so as to become terminable by notice after a death or marriage—
a
is (apart from this section) a long tenancy in accordance with section 3(1) below, but
b
was granted before 18th April 1980 or in pursuance of a contract entered into before that date,
then (notwithstanding section 3(1)) the tenancy shall be a long tenancy for the purposes of this Part of this Act only so far as this Part has effect for conferring on any person a right to acquire the freehold of a house and premises.
Pt. I (ss. 1–37) excluded by Housing Act 1985 (c. 68, SIF 61), ss. 172, 173