PART III

GRANTS, &c. FOR RENEWAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING
CHAPTER II

THE MAIN GRANTS

Grant conditions and repayment

Meaning of relevant disposal
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1
A disposal is a relevant disposal for the purposes of the provisions of this Chapter relating to grant conditions if it is—
a
a conveyance of a freehold estate in possession (whether legal or equitable) or an assignment of the lease, or
b
the grant of a lease (other than a mortgage term) for a term of more than 21 years otherwise than at a rack rent.
2
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) it shall be assumed—
a
that any option to renew or extend a lease or sub-lease, whether or not forming part of a series of options, is exercised, and
b
that any option to terminate a lease or sub-lease is not exercised.
3
The grant of an option enabling a person to call for a relevant disposal shall be treated as such a disposal made to him.