Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)E+W
17(1)Amend section 29A (spouses having statutory rights of occupation) as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)for “one spouse (“A”)” substitute “ one spouse or civil partner (“A”) ”, and
(b)for “the other spouse (“B”) acquires matrimonial home rights” substitute “ the other spouse or civil partner (“B”) acquires home rights ”.
(3)In subsection (2) for “matrimonial home rights” substitute “ home rights ”.
(4)In the heading to section 29A, after “spouses” insert “ and civil partners ”.