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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3RIGHTS OF TENANTS WITH RESPECT TO INSURANCE

Right to challenge landlord's choice of insurers

8(1)This paragraph applies to a tenancy of a dwelling which requires the tenant to insure the dwelling with an insurer nominated by the landlord.

(2)Where, on an application made by the tenant under any such tenancy, the court is satisfied—

(a)that the insurance which is available from the nominated insurer for insuring the tenant's dwelling is unsatisfactory in any respect, or

(b)that the premiums payable in respect of any such insurance are excessive,

the court may make either an order requiring the landlord to nominate such other insurer as is specified in the order or an order requiring him to nominate another insurer who satisfies such requirements in relation to the insurance of the dwelling as are specified in the order.

(3)A county court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any application under this paragraph.