53(1)Amend section 133 (succession to introductory tenancy) as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (2)(a) (spouse of deceased tenant is preferred successor), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(a) (tenancy ceases to be introductory on vesting otherwise than in pursuance of certain orders), after “parents)” in sub-paragraph (iii) insert “, or
(iv)Part 2 of Schedule 5, or paragraph 9(2) or (3) of Schedule 7, to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (property adjustment orders in connection with civil partnership proceedings or after overseas dissolution of civil partnership, etc.)”.