162 Exempted disposals which end liability under covenants.E+W
Where there is a relevant disposal which is an exempted disposal by virtue of section 160(1)(d) or (e) (compulsory disposals or disposals of land let with or used for purposes of dwelling-house)—
(a)the covenant required by section 155 (repayment of discount on early disposal) is not binding on the person to whom the disposal is made or any successor in title of his and that covenant and the charge taking effect by virtue of section 156 cease to apply in relation to the property disposed of, and
[F1(aa) the covenant required by section 156A (right of first refusal for landlord etc. ) is not binding on the person to whom the disposal is made or any successor in title of his, and that covenant ceases to apply in relation to the property disposed of, and ]
(b)any such covenant as is mentioned in section 157 (restriction on disposal of dwelling-houses in National Parks, etc.) ceases to apply in relation to the property disposed of.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 162(aa) inserted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 188(4)(5)(6), 270(3)