PART 3Access to services etc

CHAPTER 1Residential tenancies

General

I135Transitional provision

1

This Chapter does not apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into before the commencement day.

2

This Chapter does not apply in relation to a residential tenancy agreement entered into on or after the commencement day (“the renewed agreement”) if—

a

another residential tenancy agreement was entered into before the commencement day between the same parties (“the original agreement”), and

b

the tenant has always had a right of occupation of the premises leased under the renewed agreement since entering into the original agreement.

C13

In this section “the commencement day” means such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes or areas.