http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/1-2/34/section/5Leasehold Property (Repairs) Act 1938An Act to amend the law as to the enforcement by landlords of obligations to repair and similar obligations arising under leases.1974-12-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2011-05-261995-09-015 Application to past breaches.This Act applies to leases created, and to breaches occurring, before or after the commencement of this Act.