Explanatory Notes

Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012

2012 asp 9

7 August 2012

Part 5: Exemption from Conversion and Continuing Leases

Types of exempt leases

Section 63: Exemption of qualifying lease by registration of notice

251.This section allows the tenant of a qualifying lease to opt out of conversion so that it becomes an “exempt lease”. The section requires the tenant to register a notice of exemption at least two months before the appointed day.