Explanatory Notes

Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012

2012 asp 9

7 August 2012

Part 5: Exemption from Conversion and Continuing Leases

Exempt leases

Section 62: Exempt leases

250.This section sets out the consequences of a lease being an exempt lease when the appointed day arrives. The effect is to suspend the process of conversion in relation to that lease and any superior lease. Existing landlord-tenant relationships continue in force as before. “Exempt leases” are defined by reference to sections 63 to 66.