Leasehold Reform Act 1967

Type Public General Act
Publication 1967-10-27
Last updated 2025-01-31
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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[^key-de4ec78189d948e869fca90fa16b6a58]: S. 26(2) substituted (1.10.2007) by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9), s. 68(1), Sch. 6 para. 13(1) (with ss. 27-29, 62, Sch. 6 para. 13(2)); S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2(1)(d)

[^key-74ad0c2d31ec8fd1210163c457167986]: Words in s. 28(5)(b) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 6; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-a6ed7be7eb593c228de05f2cf18a6224]: Words in s. 29(6) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(2)(b); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-ce1df4169a02aad9962f8c73a439b66a]: Words in s. 29(6)(a) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(2)(a); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-70be636b4f92fcea7db7a0bb6cec5394]: Words in s. 29(7) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(3); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-3ac87665debc88adb441ab0f71d15daf]: Words in s. 30(7)(a) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-d1f4fb6fc06fedb4ebb603bb9ba2942d]: S. 33(2A) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 9; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-819c8ac3e7addb2b1530d5386ccb3e88]: S. 37(1)(ba) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 10; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-b6bee6719057786ce3e4e5c8afb37478]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4 substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-ec51765c4880921d33ffc1d223d33639]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4 substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3)(b); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-6ff25a721b332f665bfcae3ba083b6fb]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4 repealed (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3)(c), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3), 5, Sch. (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-468efa8f17a7426e465c869bd12b3683]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(c) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 12; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-67307e62a0bdf149cd5387d4971c8c6d]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. II heading substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(2); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-cda6da5cdb7c56f7378c2628042360a1]: Words in s. 20(4)(b) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 83 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-a3f10b0cbb19b667a97c61c4951e385e]: Words in s. 20(4A) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 83 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-e522d93faeef75d7addd3d2517aed479]: Words in s. 21 heading substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 84 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-1ce2eb7b9c3f5079b1c2f9b03fd6d1e5]: Words in s. 31(2)(a) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 85 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-0cdb842c0a91fd6147f6fa68b4eb1e93]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(1A) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 86 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-5661c641d8ccc8f50244876223672160]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(b) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 86 (with Sch. 5)

[^key-1165b5dfb0ae6cb504b15b94f285a622]: Sch. 4A para. 3A inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 301(1), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-09c0589a4fb16065f013808a774232e7]: Sch. 4A para. 3 cross-heading substituted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 301(2), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-7af5fb39549591dead384d8512ad5687]: Sch. 4A para. 4A and cross-heading inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(1), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-bc6497545f29d244316247003a8ce378]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(1) substituted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(2)(a), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-e59dc779d22a02a378d6448115e12db0]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(2)(b) substituted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(2)(b)(i), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-0235391e0f78d396a807c7f20c4f7009]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(2) inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(2)(b)(ii), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-e6d5f0ae58a863b60095ccf4820182dd]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(2) inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(2)(b)(iii), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-8b65bc15e9a4c052bd2283f2618d898a]: Sch. 4A para. 7 inserted (1.12.2008 for E. for specified purposes, 7.9.2009 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 302(3), 325(1); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 4(5) (with arts. 6-13); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-ab3dfa633eac56c4c5e6fee8ea3255c5]: Words in s. 1(1)(a) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(1)(a), 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-7b833fa738266726e96b7397311d1119]: S. 1(1)(aa) inserted (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(1)(b), 325(1); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-9af61509a8f78367bd720d0e3b7b69b9]: Words in s. 1(1A) substituted (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(2)(a)(i), 325(1); S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-7b68b16d3e12e7eaab8bd1bd52e440d1]: Words in s. 1(1A) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(2)(a)(ii), 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-ace2aa3c77339e1d283391e2b588b542]: Words in s. 1(3A)(b) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-f06ef0d51a04726be3723741ce515829]: S. 1A(2) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(2)(b)(i), 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-0c6aeff5b5dc328df663069d7fa09882]: S. 1AA repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(2)(b)(ii), 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-942576191943b45cc3381b6c61288fc3]: S. 4A repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 300(2)(b)(iii), 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-37f0938029e6562c5024da27a7f28a67]: Words in s. 9(1C) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-d3ca5db097170fd0b41d577d07e474cf]: Words in s. 9A(1) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-aabacbd69a31b70da7925c54206518e3]: Words in s. 32A(1)(b) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-49676d7ba54c75c3cb11e1aa78da0101]: Sch. 3 para. 6(1A) repealed (7.9.2009 for E.) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/2096, art. 2(2)(a)(c) (with art. 3(1)(2))

[^key-77099339443516aa542cecb508d20cf6]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 5; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^key-94db75bb9346c5ed110026687ee8cf4d]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-577690e5f5cd5116d851e30c39fc7875]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-c185997434f4e0db84747869e712819e]: Sch. 4A para. 2(5) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(c) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-282add008afdae690ed01c08cc1aabcd]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-0895ebf909b545db39077399b756652c]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-c975121560e50ceb7f0b41e0c6ecc43e]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-7a4f50003798512187c5e4619bdc3f7c]: Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(bc) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 1

[^key-f882e0e8e3e1742c8be96c9aa9910de7]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 85(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 20)

[^key-e8c9c25e4b94448228fc913b0e227b34]: Words in s. 1(3A) omitted (14.3.2012 immediately before the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) comes into force) by virtue of The Charities (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1396), art. 1, Sch. para. 37(1)(2)(a)

[^key-27f54cd505910cea6ba221e35cea5836]: Words in s. 23(4) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 15 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

[^key-dfa0b05ed3bb2a6152aa3ee8074aa854]: Words in s. 37(1)(ba)(i) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 2; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

[^key-2002abba211476d4cd3c1e04d715e79e]: S. 28(6)(a) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 85(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)

[^key-73e0ea7e68fb1fdfcecbdd1c96dda660]: Words in s. 28(5)(d) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 10(a)(ii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-8092e24a7b03a0ac2aa6243d7749deb4]: Words in s. 28(5)(d) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 10(a)(iii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-22a137fdab9d6bda22c201aa86c43d79]: Words in s. 28(6)(c) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 10(b)(ii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-7fc56dddf7c7adae77d5dbb1bd107033]: Words in s. 28(6)(c) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 10(b)(iii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-740f7cf79f74c7461c8eac12d01c8bd5]: Words in s. 9(4A) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-93a2f211cae6a11697406b6bb7ab129c]: Words in s. 14(2A) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-af427c7d08cc230ebc8fe3c53c1d667b]: Words in s. 21(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-d09f518c984fa1dea95de295eb216b68]: Words in s. 21(1B) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-af7e9e811ffb2f8bec8a471bd2cf518c]: Words in s. 21(2A) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-787816ec056d3822a2a9168af78bbb63]: Words in s. 21(2) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-d3754d191f23295a1e25ea178f959c8c]: Words in s. 27(5)(a) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-0a3b426abb666424725973f20f42c10e]: Words in s. 31(2)(a) inserted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-4fde1710019bdf25620c44241f40ef3a]: S. 37(1)(aa) inserted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 9 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-7b56fc2e73e07e532376eca271709f53]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 5(3) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 10 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-df4bf754a7c347218199e272d8fcddfb]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(2) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 11 (with Sch. 3)

[^key-d03336b78cd3e2be70b0ed22c26f7d38]: Words in s. 21 heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(a) (with Sch. 3)

[^key-99b6283eae2bde85fd4771a8fa89c5f6]: Words in s. 15(3) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 29 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-04b39c539b04017428c66d2fb2c85247]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 99(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-2b18590a6c3c1d7550abb68b8c8a6f06]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 99(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-a3701473cc3b648337220d1a0ed5c59d]: Word in s. 19(10) omitted (12.4.2015) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 32 (with Sch. 5 Pt. 4)

[^key-8f65ddcde281f7826bbd36128e3d0cdb]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 6(4); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(g)

[^key-eb33b72e91fec451ad56ad04468ee686]: Sch. 1 paras. 7A(7)-(10) inserted (12.5.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(1)(c), Sch. 10 para. 1(4) (with Sch. 10 para. 1(5))

[^key-f5a442b4791b77474d1c05322bef39aa]: Sch. 1 para. 7A(1) substituted (12.5.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(1)(c), Sch. 10 para. 1(2) (with Sch. 10 para. 1(5))

[^key-f79a1de74e63fa9a5d0604b5cac4befe]: Sch. 1 para. 7A(5)(6) omitted (12.5.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(1)(c), Sch. 10 para. 1(3) (with Sch. 10 para. 1(5))

[^key-6d4e0174bd14abbffa257bd2d7adc5ae]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 28; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-9710d56f32c1f6c3dbac8f875468bcbe]: Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(bb) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes,1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 29; S.I. 2018/277, reg. 4(c)

[^key-cd54f78a76afcbd75f38cda39613880a]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 18; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

[^key-a899c4d55016fd987fa72f0d460f3eb5]: Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(ba) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 19; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

[^M_C_d77b375a-8721-4891-da36-2c78b14865f3]: Sch. 4A para. 2 extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 39, 66(2)(b), Sch. 13 para. 24(c) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

[^key-bcdab8adc21ca9cb9d68c1b05bdb9488]: S. 28 applied (with modifications) (8.5.2017) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions to the Mayor) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/470), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1

[^key-b844e382077355485c22f4ba8ee3fffb]: Words in s. 31(2) substituted (E.) (1.3.2019) by Church Property Measure 2018 (No. 8), s. 53(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(2); S.I. 2019/97, art. 2

[^key-40206fc166cdb1140504266d7d85ebaa]: S. 31(5) substituted (1.3.2019) by Church Property Measure 2018 (No. 8), s. 53(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(3); S.I. 2019/97, art. 2

[^M_F_dd54cfd1-b215-484f-b2b2-c7a5101692bb]: Words in s. 1(3) added (1.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 67(2); S.I. 1993/2134, art 5(b) (subject to arts. 4, 5, Sch. 1 para. 1)

[^key-d9dc2934dc3d9a9f43a241e9dc8a7e02]: Words in s. 31(1) substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-b1d8b8adb8bf344aa8ad0c210426e17f]: Words in s. 31(1) substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-7118f03325ac74651b7b1d22b86a8c7f]: Words in s. 31(2) omitted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by virtue of Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(3)(a) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-f35cd0abdd206794a14ee4e5978cfad6]: Words in s. 31(2) inserted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(3)(b) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-a333c57a19d8d7391fef86fa6517302f]: Words in s. 31(3) substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(4)(a) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-ae15b1e5dfef6a80cee801490b513c3a]: Words in s. 31(3) substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), Sch. 4 para. 11(4)(b) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

[^key-f9ec2a61719a29164dffeeaa34fabcc5]: Words in s. 28 substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-5c8b32794e773ad92259b10ac9eaa7d3]: Words in s. 28(5)(d) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 4(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-8af7842a99663dc7016cb0f6eb8f2711]: Words in s. 28(6)(c) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 4(3); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-6b051cb6f42089088d72feaa5e76d9ec]: Words in s. 28(5)(a) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 6 (with s. 247)

[^key-f3122e6e54f8fce82f66e065b447fba8]: S. 1(1)(b) and word omitted (31.1.2025) by virtue of Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (c. 22), ss. 27(1)(a), 124(3); S.I. 2025/57, reg. 2

[^key-6bde411c6b56e7d3f676796303ce988e]: Word in s. 1(1ZC) substituted (31.1.2025) by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (c. 22), ss. 27(1)(b), 124(3); S.I. 2025/57, reg. 2

2A
  • (1) If—
  • (a) the landlord commences proceedings under Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; and
  • (b) the tenant subsequently makes a claim to acquire the freehold or an extended lease of the property; and
  • (c) paragraph 2 above does not render the claim of no effect,

no further steps shall be taken in the proceedings under Part 2 otherwise than for their dismissal and for the making of any consequential order.

  • (2) Section 64 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 shall have no effect in a case to which sub-paragraph (1) above applies.
3A
  • (1) A lease which does not fall within paragraph 3 is excluded from the operation of this Part of this Act if the lease—
  • (a) meets the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2);
  • (b) meets any other prescribed conditions; and
  • (c) does not fall within any prescribed exemptions.
  • (2) The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) are that the lease—
  • (a) was granted for a term of 99 years or more and is not (and cannot become) terminable except in pursuance of a provision for re-entry or forfeiture;
  • (b) was granted at a premium, calculated by reference to the value of the house or the cost of providing it, of not less than 25 per cent, or such other percentage as may be prescribed, of the figure by reference to which it was calculated;
  • (c) provides for the tenant to acquire additional shares in the house on terms specified in the lease and complying with such requirements as may be prescribed;
  • (d) does not restrict the tenant's powers to mortgage or charge his interest in the house;
  • (e) if it enables the landlord to require payment for outstanding shares in the house, does so only in such circumstances as may be prescribed;
  • (f) provides for the tenant to acquire the landlord's interest on terms specified in the lease and complying with such requirements as may be prescribed; and
  • (g) states the landlord's opinion that by virtue of this paragraph the lease is excluded from the operation of this Part of this Act.
  • (3) In any proceedings the court may, if it considers that it is just and equitable to do so, treat a lease as meeting the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) despite the fact that the condition specified in paragraph (g) of that sub-paragraph is not met.

Certain leases in protected areas

4A
  • (1) A lease which does not fall within paragraph 3 or 3A is excluded from the operation of this Part of this Act if—
  • (a) the lease meets the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2);
  • (b) any provision in the lease for the tenant to acquire the landlord's interest provides for the tenant to acquire the interest on terms specified in the lease and complying with such requirements as may be prescribed;
  • (c) the lease meets any other prescribed conditions;
  • (d) the lease does not fall within any prescribed exemptions; and
  • (e) the house is in a protected area.
  • (2) The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) are that the lease—
  • (a) was granted for a term of 99 years or more and is not (and cannot become) terminable except in pursuance of a provision for re-entry or forfeiture;
  • (b) was granted at a premium, calculated by reference to the value of the house or the cost of providing it, of not less than 25 per cent, or such other percentage as may be prescribed, of the figure by reference to which it was calculated;
  • (c) provides for the tenant to acquire additional shares in the house on terms specified in the lease and complying with such requirements as may be prescribed;
  • (d) does not restrict the tenant's powers to mortgage or charge his interest in the house;
  • (e) if it enables the landlord to require payment for outstanding shares in the house, does so only in such circumstances as may be prescribed; and
  • (f) states the landlord's opinion that by virtue of this paragraph the lease is excluded from the operation of this Part of this Act.
  • (3) The appropriate national authority may by order made by statutory instrument designate an area as a protected area if it considers it appropriate to do so to support the provision in the area of houses, or descriptions of houses, which are available for occupation in accordance with shared ownership arrangements.
  • (4) The appropriate national authority must publish the criteria for the time being in force which are to be taken into account by it in deciding whether to designate an area as a protected area.
  • (5) Before making an order under sub-paragraph (3) the appropriate national authority must take such steps as it considers to be reasonable to consult those likely to be affected by the order.
  • (6) In any proceedings the court may, if it considers that it is just and equitable to do so, treat a lease as meeting the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) despite the fact that the condition mentioned in paragraph (f) of that sub-paragraph is not met.
  • (7) An order under this paragraph may contain such incidental, supplementary, transitory, transitional or saving provisions as the appropriate national authority considers appropriate.
  • (8) In this paragraph “shared ownership arrangements” has the same meaning as in section 70 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.
  • (9) An instrument containing—
  • (a) an order of the Secretary of State under this paragraph is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;
  • (b) an order of the Welsh Ministers under this paragraph is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.
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In this Schedule “appropriate national authority” means—

  • (a) in relation to England, the Secretary of State; and
  • (b) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.

Right or persons holding leasehold interest in place of worship or minister’s house to acquire freehold.

The repeals in this Part of this Schedule are made subject to the provisions of Schedule 5 to this Act.

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