Part III Landlord and Tenant

Chapter I TENANTS’ RIGHTS

Right of first refusal

I1C192 Procedure for exercise of rights of first refusal.

1

Part I of the M1Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (tenants’ rights of first refusal) is amended in accordance with Schedule 6.

2

The amendments restate the principal provisions of that Part so as to—

a

simplify the procedures for the exercise of the rights conferred on tenants, and

b

apply those procedures in relation to contracts and certain special cases.

3

In Schedule 6—

  • Part I sets out provisions replacing sections 5 to 10 of the Act (rights of first refusal),

  • Part II sets out provisions replacing sections 11 to 15 of the Act (enforcement by tenants of rights against purchaser),

  • Part III sets out provisions replacing sections 16 and 17 of the Act (enforcement of rights against subsequent purchasers and termination of rights), and

  • Part IV contains consequential amendments.