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27(1)Section 143MA (demoted tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (1), for “section 107A of the Housing Act 1985” substitute “ section 115B of the Housing Act 1985 (certain tenancies granted etc before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force) ”.

(3)After subsection (3) insert—

(3A)If the notice is given on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force, the period specified under subsection (3)(b) must be no longer than the permitted maximum length.

(3B)The permitted maximum length is 10 years, unless subsection (3C) applies.

(3C)If the landlord has been notified in writing that a child aged under 9 will live in the dwelling-house, the permitted maximum length is the period—

(a)beginning with the day on which the tenancy becomes a secure tenancy, and

(b)ending with the day on which the child will reach the age of 19.

(3D)In deciding what length to specify in a notice under paragraph (3)(b) the landlord must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.

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