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PART 3AMENDMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003

Conversion of a short limited duration to a limited duration tenancy by agreement

8.  For section 5(2) (limited duration tenancies), substitute—

(2) Where—

(a)at any time before the expiry of the term of a short limited duration tenancy, the landlord and tenant agree in writing to convert the tenancy to a limited duration tenancy; or

(b)the tenant remains in occupation of the land after the expiry of the term of a short limited duration tenancy of 5 years (including such a term fixed by virtue of section 4(2) or (3)) with the consent of the landlord,

the tenancy has effect as if it were for a term of 10 years commencing at the start of the term of the short limited duration tenancy, and the tenancy is, by virtue of this subsection, a limited duration tenancy..