56No right to penal rent etc.S
The landlord under a short limited duration tenancy [F1, a limited duration tenancy or a modern limited duration tenancy] is not entitled to recover any sum, by way of higher rent, liquidated damages or otherwise, in consequence of any breach or non-fulfilment of a term or condition of the lease, which is in excess of the damage actually suffered by the landlord in consequence of the breach or non-fulfilment; and any provision of the lease to the contrary is of no effect.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 56 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(23) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 56 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(d) (with Sch.)