Prospective

Part 1 S Crofting reform

Chapter 1 S Crofts and crofters

Duties S

6 Enforcement action against subtenants and tenants of short leases S

(1) The 1993 Act is modified as follows.

(2) In section 29A (letting of owner-occupied crofts)—

(a) subsection (6) is repealed,

(b) in subsection (10), for “(6)” substitute “(5)”.

(3) After section 29B, insert—

“Commission’s powers: subleases and short leases S

29C Commission’s powers: subleases and short leases

(1) This section applies to—

(a) a sublease which has been granted in accordance with section 27(2) (with or without any conditions imposed by the Commission), or

(b) a lease which has been granted in accordance with section 29A(4) (with or without conditions imposed by the Commission).

(2) Subsection (3) applies if the Commission is satisfied that—

(a) a condition imposed by them is breached,

(b) a condition of let (other than any relating to rent) is breached, or

(c) the subtenant or, as the case may be, tenant is acting in a way which is incompatible with a duty mentioned in sections 5AA, 5B, 5C or, as the case may be, section 19C.

(3) The Commission may make an order—

(a) varying or revoking any condition imposed by them,

(b) imposing a new condition, or

(c) withdrawing their consent to and terminating the sublease or lease.

(4) Where the Commission make an order under subsection (3), section 52A applies as if the decision to make the order were a decision of the Commission on an application to them under this Act.”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 66(2)