The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 No. 1036

SCHEDULE 1 Consequential provisions – primary legislation

PART 1 Provisions consequential upon transfer of functions from rent assessment committees for areas in England

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

68.  In section 21(1) (tenant’s right to apply to tribunal for appointment of manager)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (7), insert—

“(8) For the purposes of this Part, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”

(1)

Section 21(1) has been amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).