(1)If during a transitional period the developer transfers to another person the freehold estate in the whole of the commonhold, the successor in title shall be treated as the developer in relation to any matter arising after the transfer.
(2)If during a transitional period the developer transfers to another person the freehold estate in part of the commonhold, the successor in title shall be treated as the developer for the purpose of any matter which—
(a)arises after the transfer, and
(b)affects the estate transferred.
(3)If after a transitional period or in a case where there is no transitional period—
(a)the developer transfers to another person the freehold estate in the whole or part of the commonhold (other than by the transfer of the freehold estate in a single commonhold unit), and
(b)the transfer is expressed to be inclusive of development rights,
the successor in title shall be treated as the developer for the purpose of any matter which arises after the transfer and affects the estate transferred.
(4)Other than during a transitional period, a person shall not be treated as the developer in relation to commonhold land for any purpose unless he—
(a)is, or has been at a particular time, the registered proprietor of the freehold estate in more than one of the commonhold units, and
(b)is the registered proprietor of the freehold estate in at least one of the commonhold units.