7(1)It is an eviction ground that the let property is required for use in connection with the purposes of a religion.S
(2)The First-tier Tribunal [F1must] [F1may] find that the ground named by sub-paragraph (1) applies if—
(a)the let property is held for the purpose of being available for occupation by a person engaged in the work of a religious denomination as a residence from which the duties of such a person are to be performed,
(b)the property has previously been occupied by a person engaged in the work of a religious denomination as a residence from which that person's duties were performed, [F2and]
(c)the property is required for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (a)[F3, and
(d)the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.]
(3)In sub-paragraph (2), reference to a person engaged in the work of a religious denomination includes an imam, a lay missionary, minister, monk, nun, priest and rabbi.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted (temp.) (7.4.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 17(1), sch. 1 para. 1(1)(3)(f)(i) (with ss. 11-13, sch. 1 para. 10) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(1)(a)) (which affecting provision expires (1.10.2022) by virtue of 2020 asp 7, s. 12(1))
F2Word in sch. 3 para. 7(2) repealed (temp.) (7.4.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 17(1), sch. 1 para. 1(1)(3)(f)(ii) (with ss. 11-13, sch. 1 para. 10) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(1)(a)) (which affecting provision expires (1.10.2022) by virtue of 2020 asp 7, s. 12(1))
F3Sch. 3 para. 7(2)(d) and word inserted (temp.) (7.4.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 17(1), sch. 1 para. 1(1)(3)(f)(iii) (with ss. 11-13, sch. 1 para. 10) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(1)(a)) (which affecting provision expires (1.10.2022) by virtue of 2020 asp 7, s. 12(1))
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 1.12.2017 by S.S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2, sch.