Commencement
17.Paragraph 8 provides that the amendments made by paragraphs 1 to 7 will have effect from the date on which Finance Bill 2013 receives the Royal Assent:
The abolition of the rules on abnormal rent increases will apply to any increases on or after that date.
The changes to the rules on fixed term leases will apply where the period of continuation begins on or after that date.
The amendments concerning substantial performance will apply where the effective date of the actual lease is on or after that date.