Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

142Transfer on death of joint contract-holderE+W
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(1)This section applies if a fixed term standard contract provides that on the death of a joint contract-holder his or her rights and obligations under the contract may be transferred in the course of the administration of his or her estate.

(2)The contract must also provide that a transfer may not be made unless the joint contract-holder gives notice to the other joint contract-holders before his or her death that such a transfer will be made.

(3)The contract must also provide that the transferee is not entitled to occupy the dwelling without the consent of the other joint contract-holders.

Commencement Information

I1S. 142 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2