Distress for Rent Act 1737I12

1

The Distress for Rent Act 17378 is amended as follows.

2

After section 18 (tenants holding after the time they notify for quitting, to pay double rent), insert—

18A

1

Section 18 does not apply if the lease is an occupation contract in relation to a dwelling in Wales.

2

In this section, the following terms have the same meaning as in the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 1)

a

occupation contract” (see section 7 of that Act), and

b

dwelling” (see section 246 of that Act).