Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st September 1988 those provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 which are not already in force, except section 42 of that Act (service charge contributions to be held on trust) which it brings into force on 1st April 1989. Sections 41, 43 and 44, brought into force on 1st September 1988, concern amendments relating to service charges, and the insurance of, and appointment of managing agents for, leasehold properties. The Schedule to the Order contains transitional provisions to disapply amendments made by section 41 and Schedule 2 (relating to service charges) in respect of certain actions taken before 1st September 1988 and certain periods which began before that date.