Leasehold Reform Act 1967

4 (1) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 1 above, the reversioner may on behalf and in the name of the other landlords— E+W

(a) execute any conveyance to give effect to section 8 of this Act, or any lease to give effect to section 14; and

(b) take or defend any legal proceedings under Part I of this Act in respect of matters arising out of the claimant’s notice.

(2) Subject to paragraphs 5 and 6 below, in relation to all matters within the authority given to him by this Schedule the reversioner’s acts shall be binding on the other landlords and on their interests in the house and premises or any other property; but in the event of dispute either the reversioner or any of the other landlords may apply to the court for directions as to the manner in which he should act on the matter in dispute.

(3) If any of the other landlords cannot be found, or his identity cannot be ascertained, the reversioner shall apply to the court for directions, and the court may make such order in the matter as it thinks proper with a view to giving effect to the rights of the claimant and protecting the interests of other persons; but subject to the directions of the court—

(a) the reversioner shall proceed as in other cases;

(b) a conveyance or lease executed by the reversioner on behalf of that landlord by such description as will identify the interest intended to be conveyed or bound shall be of the same effect as if executed in his name;

(c) if the freehold is to be conveyed to the claimant, any sum paid as the price for that landlord’s interest shall be paid into court.

(4) The reversioner, if he acts in good faith and with reasonable care and diligence, shall not be liable to any of the other landlords for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission in the exercise or intended exercise of the authority given to him by this Schedule.