SCHEDULE 2AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS: MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL MODIFICATIONS

PART 1Modern limited duration tenancies and repairing tenancies

Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993

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(1)

The Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 3A (new crofts), in subsection (9)(a)(ii), for “or limited duration tenancy” substitute “ , limited duration tenancy, modern limited duration tenancy or repairing tenancy ”.

(3)

In section 29 (miscellaneous provisions regarding subleases of crofts), in subsection (1)(b), for “or a limited duration tenancy” substitute “ , a limited duration tenancy, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy ”.

(4)

In section 29B (status of tenant under a short lease), in paragraph (b)—

(a)

“or” immediately after sub-paragraph (ii) is repealed,

(b)

after sub-paragraph (iii) insert––

“(iv)

a modern limited duration tenancy within the meaning of that Act, or

(v)

a repairing tenancy within the meaning of that Act.”.